knife-machine

A worker loads clean knives into the knife-machine.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A machine for washing knives: "knife-machine" refers to a mechanical device specifically designed for cleaning knives, typically used in commercial kitchens or industrial settings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The restaurant installed a new knife-machine to speed up the dishwashing process. (A device used to wash knives efficiently.)
  • The knife-machine can handle dozens of blades at once without damaging them. (A machine designed for bulk cleaning of knives.)

Advanced Usage

• "to run the knife-machine": to operate the device for washing knives.

  • The kitchen staff runs the knife-machine after every meal service. (They use the machine to clean knives.)

• "knife-machine maintenance": the care and repair of such a device.

  • Proper knife-machine maintenance prevents rust and dullness. (Keeping the machine in good working order.)

Variants and Related Words

• Knife (n): a cutting tool with a blade.

  • He sharpened the knife before using it. (A single blade for cutting.)

• Machine (n): an apparatus using mechanical power to perform a task.

  • The washing machine is broken. (A general term for mechanical devices.)

Synonyms

• Knife washer: a device that cleans knives (a more common term).
  • The knife washer is more compact than the full knife-machine. (A synonym for the same concept.)

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