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Meaning of "letter opener" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LETTER OPENER

letter opener  [ˈletə ˈəʊpənə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LETTER OPENER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Letter opener is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LETTER OPENER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

letter opener

Paper knife

A paper knife or letter opener is a knife-like object used to open envelopes or to slit uncut pages of books. Electric versions are also available, which work by using motors to slide the envelopes across a blade. These have the advantage of being able to handle a greater volume of envelopes, but the blade can slice into the contents of the envelope and damage them. Letter openers may be composed of wood, metal, plastic, sometimes even ivory, or a combination of materials. Some modern openers have a hidden razor blade inside a plastic handle. Japanese letter opener...

Definition of letter opener in the English dictionary

The definition of letter opener in the dictionary is a tool shaped like a knife, which is used for opening envelopes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LETTER OPENER


Adana
ˈædənə
air-conditioner
ˈɛəkənˌdɪʃ ənə
bottle-opener
ˈbɒtəlˌəʊpənə
cheapener
ˈtʃiːpənə
commissioner
kəˈmɪʃənə
conditioner
kənˈdɪʃənə
deepener
ˈdiːpənə
governor
ˈɡʌvənə
Helena
ˈhɛlənə
knife-sharpener
ˈnaɪfˌʃɑːpənə
listener
ˈlɪsənə
opener
ˈəʊpənə
practitioner
prækˈtɪʃənə
prisoner
ˈprɪzənə
reopener
riːˈəʊpənə
ripener
ˈraɪpənə
sharpener
ˈʃɑːpənə
strengthener
ˈstreŋθənə
summoner
ˈsʌmənə
tympana
ˈtɪmpənə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LETTER OPENER

letter bomb
letter box
letter card
letter of acknowledgement
letter of advice
letter of attorney
letter of credence
letter of credit
letter of intent
letter of introduction
letter of marque
letter of marque and reprisal
letter of request
letter paper
letter quality
letter rogatory
letter-high
letter-perfect
letter-quality printing
letter-writer

WORDS THAT END LIKE LETTER OPENER

air freshener
can-opener
dampener
eye-opener
fastener
freshener
gardener
greener
keener
Kitchener
pencil sharpener
screener
softener
straightener
sweetener
tightener
tin-opener
water softener
Wegener
wiener

Synonyms and antonyms of letter opener in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «letter opener» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LETTER OPENER

Find out the translation of letter opener to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of letter opener from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «letter opener» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开信刀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

abrecartas
570 millions of speakers

English

letter opener
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पत्र सलामी बल्लेबाज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فتحت الرسالة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

письмо открывалка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

abridor de cartas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিঠি খোলার যন্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ouvre-lettre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pembuka surat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brieföffner
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レターオープナー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

편지 오프너
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bukaan surat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thư mở
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடிதம் தொடக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पत्र सलामीवीर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zarf açacağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tagliacarte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

otwieracz do listów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лист відкривачка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

deschizator scrisori
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαρτοκόπτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brief opener
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brevöppnare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brev åpneren
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of letter opener

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LETTER OPENER»

The term «letter opener» is regularly used and occupies the 90.414 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LETTER OPENER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about letter opener

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LETTER OPENER»

Discover the use of letter opener in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to letter opener and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Letter Opener
It is a shock, then, when Naiko’s co-worker Andrei, an enigmatic Romanian refugee, suddenly vanishes. This astonishing debut novel unfolds in compelling, delicately wrought layers.
Kyo Maclear, 2012
2
Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay: 30 Techniques & Projects that ...
Instructions. 1 . Roll a sheet of white clay at the thickest setting. Place slices from the ivory stack onto the sheet of white clay, and roll lightly with a brayer to smooth and flatten. Coat the letter opener handle with glue, allow to dry, and then cover ...
Irene Semanchuk Dean, 2003
3
Blade's Guide to Knives & Their Values
Letter-opener knives often have advertising or presentation inscriptions on the handle or on the letter- opener blade. There is much interest in letter-opener knives. On occasion, owners cut off the letter opener and offer the handle as an ...
Steve Shackleford, 2010
4
Models of Cognition: A Review of Cognitive Science
As described previously for the cleaver, marks would now pass from the various objects in the initial situation: buying, me, and letter-opener. The marks from letter -opener would now pass down the defining-character- istic links. Using the ...
Noel E. Sharkey, 1989
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Congressional Record, V. 147, PT. 15, October 25, 2001 to ...
The "something" turned out to be a letter opener in his toiletry kit. He used it as a makeshift screwdriver to replace a screw he lost from his eyeglasses. But woven into that entertaining piece, Mr. Casto noted that: As September 11th made ...
U S Congress, 2006
6
Letter Openers: Works of Art on the Desk
Forget-me-not - The letter opener as an advertising article and a souvenir The letter opener is an article of everyday use and an object of prestige, which is held in thousands of hands every day and is at the same time a thing to which a certain ...
Kurt F. Büchel, 2013
7
Picture Yourself as a Magician: Step-by-Step Instruction for ...
Ask the spectator to insert a letter opener through the paper into the deck, on the short end of the deck, as shown in Figure 6.16. Figure 6.1 6 The spectator inserts the letter opener through the paper into the deck. Reality Check Wherever the ...
Wayne N. Kawamoto, 2008
8
Wooden Letter Opener in the Shape of Lincoln
Right Profile. Bearded Lincoln. Hands in Pockets. All wood. Varnish. Possibly some stain.
Wood Art. Prod. Chicago Ill, 1940
9
Warman's John Deere Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide
All-brass letter opener, “Velie” on one side, “John Deere” on the other side. $250- 300 Letter opener with Quality Farm Equipment logo on Mother of Pearl handle and folding knife blade. $200225 Silver-plated letter opener with bust of John ...
David Doyle, 2008
10
The Power of Positive Selling
Consider the following: A woman walks into a shop and asks for a letter opener. What does she want the letter opener for? To open letters? I doubt it! Do you have a letter opener on your desk? I know they are not common items since the email ...
Richard Allen Mulvey, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LETTER OPENER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term letter opener is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The world's most brutal sport - The Week
In one game, Nana had his shaved scalp cut open the way a letter opener slices an envelope. "The thing is," Nana continued, "when you're ... «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
2
'Cinderella' Star Lily James To Become Elizabeth Bennet In 'Pride …
... room where she attacks me with the letter opener and poker," the "Maleficent" star reportedly told The Independent, adding, "I can speak from ... «Franchise Herald, Jul 15»
3
POLICE BLOTTER: July 16, 2015
Ace Bonding reported someone broke into the building and damaged a piece of black bent metal, and took a 55-inch TV, letter opener and ... «Odessa American, Jul 15»
4
Native learns the art of blacksmithing
Among the projects that he has completed is a letter opener that he created for his father, John Cannon. John said that Hayes came to him one ... «Arkansas City Traveler, Jul 15»
5
7 'The Lord of the Rings' Things Hobbits Have to Own
... you're not battling junk mail, you can store Sting in its beautiful wooden display box. You can find THE HOBBIT – STING Letter Opener here. «The Cheat Sheet, Jul 15»
6
Learnshops drawing attendees far and wide
Sam Lane of Connecticut hammers on a metal rod that she was fashioning into a letter opener Saturday during Berea's Festival of Learnshops. «Richmond Register, Jul 15»
7
Do these 8 things and you will be more creative and insightful …
... pointy features, like a sofa with angular sides, or a letter opener that looks like a dagger, it can cause this subtle, unconscious feeling of threat ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
8
Neck slasher gets one year in jail, probation
Hobson challenged him to a fight and slashed the man's neck and face with a letter opener while Spears and two other jumped in to help, ... «San Mateo Daily Journal, Jul 15»
9
Honored for giving: JSCC radiography program's founder
... key to the city, while Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris presented her with a letter opener marked with an image of the county courthouse. «Jackson Sun, Jul 15»
10
Threatened Chareidi Father And Son Detained in Their Own Home
... suspected of throwing a rock at the Arab's car and the father is suspected of resisting the detention of his son and also raising a letter opener, ... «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Letter opener [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/letter-opener>. May 2024 ».
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