pɛnˈnaɪvz

Definitions

1. noun

a set of small knives, usually folding or pocket, used for various tasks such as cutting string, opening packages, or trimming small objects

“She rummaged through her desk drawer for her penknives to cut the ribbon on the gift.”

2. noun

a type of knife used for writing or drawing, typically having a pointed or pen-like blade

“He used a penknife to trim the ink flow on his fountain pen.”