Meaning & use

knife

noun·Everyday

A tool or weapon with a sharp blade fixed in a handle, used for cutting.

See it in a sentence

She sliced the bread with a serrated knife from the kitchen drawer.

The chef sharpened his knife before preparing the vegetables.

A note on using this word

As a verb, "to knife" means to stab or cut someone, and is also used figuratively for a sudden betrayal.

Words with a similar meaning

blade

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