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Cutlery

The business of a cutler.

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Narrower term 3

Die 76% connected

of Dice

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Fork 76% connected

An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curve…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Spoon 76% connected

See Spoom.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 1

Tableware 76% connected

Ware, or articles collectively, for table use.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

Cut 74% connected

of Cut

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cut 74% connected

of Cut

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 3

Grip 70% connected

The griffin.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Handle 70% connected

To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hold 70% connected

The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

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Synonym 1

Cutter 92% connected

One who cuts; as, a stone cutter; a die cutter; esp., one who cuts out garments.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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