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Meaning & Definition of Knife in English

English

Knife

/naɪf/

noun

1. Edge tool used as a cutting instrument

  • Has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
synonym:
  • knife

2. A weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

synonym:
  • knife

3. Any long thin projection that is transient

  • "Tongues of flame licked at the walls"
  • "Rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"
synonym:
  • tongue,
  • knife

verb

1. Use a knife on

  • "The victim was knifed to death"
synonym:
  • knife,
  • stab

Examples of using

Don't fear a knife, but fear a fork - because one stab can make four holes!
Give me your knife.
Tom said Mary threatened him with a knife.