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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfaca fixa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈfakɐ ˈfikzɐ
"Ele usou uma faca fixa para cortar a carne."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of knife or tool that has a blade that does not fold or retract.
"The survival kit included a sturdy fixed-blade knife for outdoor use." - 2
A knife designed for heavy-duty tasks, often used in hunting or tactical situations.
"He preferred a fixed-blade for its strength and ease of use in the field."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fixed-blade' combines 'fixed', derived from Old English 'fīxian', meaning to fasten or secure, and 'blade', from Old English 'blæd', referring to the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon. The phrase has evolved to describe knives or tools with a non-retractable blade, emphasizing durability and reliability.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fixed-Blade" is said worldwide
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couteau fixe
Transliteration: kutaʊ fik
"Il a utilisé un couteau fixe pour couper le bois."
feststehendes Messer
Transliteration: fɛstˈʃteːndəs ˈmɛsɐ
"Er benutzte ein feststehendes Messer zum Jagen."
coltello fisso
Transliteration: kolˈtɛllo ˈfisso
"Ha portato un coltello fisso per il campeggio."
cuchillo fijo
Transliteration: kuˈtʃiʎo ˈfixo
"Usó un cuchillo fijo para preparar la comida."
faca fixa
Transliteration: ˈfakɐ ˈfikzɐ
"Ele usou uma faca fixa para cortar a carne."
स्थिर चाकू
Transliteration: sthir chākū
"उसने स्थिर चाकू का उपयोग किया।"
固定刀
Transliteration: gùdìng dāo
"他使用固定刀来切割材料。"
고정 칼
Transliteration: gojeong kal
"그는 고정 칼을 사용하여 나무를 자르다."
固定刃
Transliteration: kotei ha
"彼は固定刃を使って食材を切った。"
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