knife

US /naɪf/

UK /naɪf/

1.

a cutting tool or weapon with a blade and a handle

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He used a sharp knife to cut the bread.

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Be careful with that knife, it's very sharp.

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blade cutter dagger scalpel machete

1.

to cut or stab with a knife

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He threatened to knife him if he didn't comply.

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The chef expertly knifed the fish into thin fillets.

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stab cut slice pierce gash

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carving knife utility knife bread knife steak knife fish knife palette knife under the knife