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.