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1. knife
noun. ['ˈnaɪf'] edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle.
Synonyms
- point
- letter opener
- pocketknife
- drawknife
- parang
- linoleum cutter
- butcher knife
- table knife
- cleaver
- drawshave
- paper knife
- surgical knife
- linoleum knife
- Bowie knife
- paring knife
- parer
- bolo knife
- pruning knife
- knife blade
- chopper
- blade
- edge tool
- case knife
- bread knife
- barong
- pocket knife
- meat cleaver
- slicer
- paperknife
- carving knife
- bolo
- haft
- hunting knife
- helve
Etymology
- knif (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Knife
- strife
- streiff
- co-wife
- slife
- schleif
- greiff
- wife
- saif
- rife
- pfeiff
- life
- fyffe
- fyfe
- fife
How do you pronounce knife?
Pronounce knife as naɪf.
US - How to pronounce knife in American English
UK - How to pronounce knife in British English
Sentences with knife
1. Noun, singular or mass
It should either fall out or your can fish it out with the X-Acto knife.
Quotes about knife
1. I came from a real tough neighborhood. Once a guy pulled a knife on me. I knew he wasn't a professional, the knife had butter on it.
- Rodney Dangerfield
2. This is my knife. It is very sharp and very eager to hurt you.
- Lemony Snicket, The Reptile Room
3. Well,” Tessa said, sighting along the line of the knife, “you behave as if you dislike me. In fact, you behave as if you dislike us all.”“I don’t,” Gabriel said. “I just dislike him.” He pointed at Will.“Dear me,” said Will, and he took another bite of his apple. “Is it because I’m better-looking than you?
- Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Prince
5. knife
noun. ['ˈnaɪf'] a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- knif (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. knife
noun. ['ˈnaɪf'] any long thin projection that is transient.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- knif (Middle English (1100-1500))