knife
1knife
noun, often attributive \ˈnīf\ plural knives\ˈnīvz\
Definition of KNIFE
1
a : a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle b : a weapon resembling a knife
2
: a sharp cutting blade or tool in a machine
3
: surgery 4 —usually used in the phrase under the knife
— knife·like \ˈnīf-ˌlīk\ adjective
Examples of KNIFE
- Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife, and a spoon.
- He pulled a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it.
Origin of KNIFE
Middle English knif, from Old English cnīf, perhaps from Old Norse knīfr; akin to Middle Low German knīf knife
First Known Use: before 12th century
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