carving knife

noun

1. a large, sharp knife for carving or slicing meat.

carving knife

noun

1. a long-bladed knife for carving cooked meat for serving

Word History and Origins

Origin of carving knife¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

A popular legend grew that Dolley Madison had cut the portrait out of its huge, heavy frame with a carving knife and carried it away.

From Literature

Feinstein, the eldest of three girls, told a reporter that her mother had chased her around the dining room table with a carving knife.

From Los Angeles Times

He attacked her and strangled her to death before fetching a carving knife to cut her throat.

From BBC

John Cammegh KC, prosecuting, asked: "Rather than dial 999 or rush next door for help, you thought it would be appropriate to pick up a carving knife and take it to Megan's neck?"

From BBC

Make sure the carving knife is sharp and never slice toward yourself, always away.

From Seattle Times