X-Acto

See also: x-acto

English

Etymology

Trademark, 1920s, presumably from exact.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

X-Acto

  1. A utility knife, usually with a short, sharp, disposable blade mounted on a pen-like body, usually for crafts and hobbies; an X-Acto knife.

Descendants

  • → Portuguese: x-ato
  • English: Exacto knife
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