Swiss Army knife

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Etymology

From the prominent (although not exclusive) association of this type of knife with officers of the Swiss Army; see Swiss Army knife § History for details.

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Noun

Swiss Army knife (plural Swiss Army knives)

  1. Any of a class of multi-function pocket knives or multitools, having a blade and various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.
  2. (figuratively, by extension) A tool that has many functions, one for every perceivable need.

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