26984 words

knife

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon:

Examples:

a fish/butter/steak knife
I prefer to use a knife and fork.
He drew/pulled a knife and stabbed her.
2
to attack someone using a knife:

Examples:

He knifed her in the back.
3
a tool or weapon used for cutting, usually consisting of a metal blade and a handle:

Examples:

a sharp knife
We took plastic knives and forks on our picnic.
4
to push a knife into someone to hurt them

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