Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

Arkansas toothpick

NOUN
large knife
Synonyms
WEAK
Missouri toothpick bowie knife hunting knife

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He called this pleasant instrument an Arkansas toothpick.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 52, February, 1862 by Various

Straightway leaped the valiant Slingsby   Into armour of Seville, With a strong Arkansas toothpick   Screwed in every joint of steel. p.

From The Bon Gaultier Ballads by Doyle, Richard