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Knife: meaning, definitions and examples

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knife

 

[ naษชf ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in the kitchen

A knife is a tool with a sharp edge or blade, used for cutting or as a weapon. It consists of a blade attached to a handle.

Synonyms

blade, cutting tool, dagger

Examples of usage

  • I used a knife to cut the vegetables.
  • She always carries a Swiss Army knife with her.
  • The chef's knife is essential for cooking.
  • The suspect was found with a bloody knife.
  • He threatened the victim with a knife.
Context #2 | Verb

in a figurative sense

To knife someone means to stab them with a knife, usually in a violent or aggressive manner.

Synonyms

assault, pierce, stab

Examples of usage

  • He knifed his opponent in a fit of rage.
  • The betrayal felt like being knifed in the back.

Translations

Translations of the word "knife" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น faca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเค•เฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Messer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pisau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nรณลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใ‚คใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuchillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bฤฑรงak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nลฏลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรดลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ noลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnรญfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั‹ัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bฤฑรงaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuchillo

Etymology

The word 'knife' originated from the Old English word 'cnif', which is of Germanic origin. The concept of a knife as a cutting tool has been present in human civilization for thousands of years, with ancient knives made of stone, bone, and eventually metal. Knives have been essential tools for hunting, cooking, and self-defense throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,066, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.