knife

1 of 2

noun

ˈnīf

plural knives ˈnīvz How to pronounce knife (audio)

often attributive

: a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle

: a weapon or tool resembling a knife

: a sharp cutting blade or tool in a machine

: surgery sense 4

—usually used in the phrase under the knife

knifelike

ˈnīf-ˌlīk

adjective

knife

2 of 2

verb

knifed; knifing

transitive verb

: to use a knife on

specifically : to stab, slash, or wound with a knife

: to cut, mark, or spread with a knife

: to try to defeat by underhanded means

: to move like a knife in

birds knifing the autumn sky

intransitive verb

: to cut a way with or as if with a knife blade

the cruiser knifed through the heavy seas

Example Sentences

Noun Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife, and a spoon. He pulled a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it. Verb He died after being knifed in the chest. ships knifing through the waves

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This four-piece pumpkin-carving bundle includes a knife, scoop and two carving tools.

Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Sep. 2022 In addition to appliances, Geiger says there are a handful of other small but mighty kitchen gadgets that will help you in so many ways, like a can opener, cutting board, food thermometer, chef’s knife, and even a small handheld blender.

Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 This svelte, durable set includes a 17 ¾-inch knife, 17 ¾-inch fork, 15 ¾-inch tongs, 15 ¾-inch spatula, and a leather roll-up pouch to store them in.

Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Chopping veggies for a house full of people with a dull, flimsy knife is no fun.

Nerdwallet, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 After the man-with-a-knife posts started surfacing, some police departments debunked the hoax on social media.

Molly Stellino, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 This Leatherman pick features a knife, tweezers, a filer, and spring-action scissors.

Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022 The knife — a clip-point blade with some type of military seal and an image of an assault rifle etched onto the handle — was retrieved from Kelley at the scene of the crime, investigators said.

Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 The Everly comes with a blanket, cutting board, wineglasses, flatware, cheese knife, and plates for four.

Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022

Verb

This can come in handy when picking off enemies silently, as can ambushing them from behind and knifing them with your switch blade (Ellie has no shivs, the breakable weapons from the prior game).

Washington Post, 1 June 2020 My first snow-speeder of the day! — a hulking Ram pickup knifing in and out of traffic, eager to show off its road-skiing abilities.

cleveland, 8 Feb. 2020 Conner and Samuels touched the ball on all five snaps of a second-quarter drive that ended with Conner taking a flip from Rudolph and knifing his way into the end zone to give the Steelers a 7-3 lead.

Will Graves, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2019 Henry continued his second straight late-season surge by knifing into the paint and hitting short shots and forcing OSU’s defense to collapse, on top of an all-around performance at the other end of the floor.

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2020 Adams is outstanding at attacking his run fits and knifing his way into the backfield to make plays as a blitzer.

John Owning, Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2020 Then the lead was knifed to 10 points on Scott's touchdown.

Rich Exner, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2019 Dombrowski took over for Ben Cherington, who was knifed in the back less than two years after winning the 2013 World Series.

BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2019 First-and-10 at the Titans 16: Philip Rivers hit Austin Ekeler underneath and the elusive running back knifed the final 12 yards into the end zone.

Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 25 Oct. 2019 See More

单词	knifelike
释义	knife 1 of 2 noun ˈnīf plural knives ˈnīvz often attributive 1 a : a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle b : a weapon or tool resembling a knife 2 : a sharp cutting blade or tool in a machine 3 : surgery sense 4 —usually used in the phrase under the knife knifelike ˈnīf-ˌlīk adjective knife 2 of 2 verb knifed; knifing transitive verb 1 : to use a knife on specifically : to stab, slash, or wound with a knife 2 : to cut, mark, or spread with a knife 3 : to try to defeat by underhanded means 4 : to move like a knife in birds knifing the autumn sky intransitive verb : to cut a way with or as if with a knife blade the cruiser knifed through the heavy seas Synonyms Noun blade cutter shank [slang] shiv [slang] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife, and a spoon. He pulled a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it. Verb He died after being knifed in the chest. ships knifing through the waves Recent Examples on the Web Noun This four-piece pumpkin-carving bundle includes a knife, scoop and two carving tools. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Sep. 2022 In addition to appliances, Geiger says there are a handful of other small but mighty kitchen gadgets that will help you in so many ways, like a can opener, cutting board, food thermometer, chef’s knife, and even a small handheld blender. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 This svelte, durable set includes a 17 ¾-inch knife, 17 ¾-inch fork, 15 ¾-inch tongs, 15 ¾-inch spatula, and a leather roll-up pouch to store them in. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Chopping veggies for a house full of people with a dull, flimsy knife is no fun. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 After the man-with-a-knife posts started surfacing, some police departments debunked the hoax on social media. Molly Stellino, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 This Leatherman pick features a knife, tweezers, a filer, and spring-action scissors. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022 The knife — a clip-point blade with some type of military seal and an image of an assault rifle etched onto the handle — was retrieved from Kelley at the scene of the crime, investigators said. Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 The Everly comes with a blanket, cutting board, wineglasses, flatware, cheese knife, and plates for four. Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022 Verb This can come in handy when picking off enemies silently, as can ambushing them from behind and knifing them with your switch blade (Ellie has no shivs, the breakable weapons from the prior game). Washington Post, 1 June 2020 My first snow-speeder of the day! — a hulking Ram pickup knifing in and out of traffic, eager to show off its road-skiing abilities. cleveland, 8 Feb. 2020 Conner and Samuels touched the ball on all five snaps of a second-quarter drive that ended with Conner taking a flip from Rudolph and knifing his way into the end zone to give the Steelers a 7-3 lead. Will Graves, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2019 Henry continued his second straight late-season surge by knifing into the paint and hitting short shots and forcing OSU’s defense to collapse, on top of an all-around performance at the other end of the floor. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2020 Adams is outstanding at attacking his run fits and knifing his way into the backfield to make plays as a blitzer. John Owning, Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2020 Then the lead was knifed to 10 points on Scott's touchdown. Rich Exner, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2019 Dombrowski took over for Ben Cherington, who was knifed in the back less than two years after winning the 2013 World Series. BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2019 First-and-10 at the Titans 16: Philip Rivers hit Austin Ekeler underneath and the elusive running back knifed the final 12 yards into the end zone. Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 25 Oct. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English knif, from Old English cnīf, perhaps from Old Norse knīfr; akin to Middle Low German knīf knife First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing knife bowie knife butter knife carving knife case knife clasp knife chef's knife flick-knife knife-edge go under the knife like a (hot) knife through butter palette knife on a/the knife-edge paring knife so thick you could cut it with a knife sheath knife steak knife utility knife twist/turn the knife (in the wound) switch knife paper knife putty knife you could cut it with a knife going under the knife See More bowie knife butter knife carving knife case knife clasp knife chef's knife flick-knife knife-edge go under the knife like a (hot) knife through butter palette knife on a/the knife-edge paring knife so thick you could cut it with a knife sheath knife steak knife utility knife twist/turn the knife (in the wound) switch knife paper knife putty knife you could cut it with a knife going under the knife See More Kids Definition knife 1 of 2 noun ˈnīf plural knives ˈnīvz 1 : a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle 2 : a cutting blade in a machine knife 2 of 2 verb knifes; knifed; knifing : to stab, slash, or wound with a knife Medical Definition knife noun ˈnīf plural knives ˈnīvz 1 : any of various instruments used in surgery primarily to sever tissues: as a : a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade attached to a handle b : an instrument that cuts by means of an electric current 2 : surgery sense 3 —usually used in the phrase under the knife went under the knife yesterday was afraid of the knife knifelike adjective as in clawlike Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance clawlike daggerlike trenchant sharpened jagged lacerating piercing sharp edged ground cutting edgy honed spiky stabbing stropped jabbing whetted keen pointy scratching pointed spikey Antonyms & Near Antonyms blunt dull smooth rounded obtuse soft blunted dulled flat level slick even See More
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knife

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Phrases Containing knife

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