1. plural of breadknife; large serrated knives designed for cutting bread without crushing it
Usage: countable noun; typically used in kitchens for slicing loaves of bread

Examples

• The chef kept several sharp breadknives in the kitchen drawer.
• She used one of the breadknives to slice the fresh loaf without squashing it.
• Good breadknives have long serrated blades that grip the crust.
• We bought a set of breadknives at the kitchenware store.
• The bakery uses industrial-grade breadknives to portion their daily output.