knife
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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
See 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
2knife
verbknifedknif·ing
Definition of KNIFE
transitive verb
1
: to use a knife on; specifically : to stab, slash, or wound with a knife
2
: to cut, mark, or spread with a knife
3
: to try to defeat by underhanded means
4
: to move like a knife in <birds knifing the autumn sky>
intransitive verb
: to cut a way with or as if with a knife blade <the cruiser knifed through the heavy seas>
Examples of KNIFE
- He died after being knifed in the chest.
- ships knifing through the waves
First Known Use of KNIFE
1865
knife
noun \ˈnīf\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; knives \ˈnīvz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of KNIFE
1
: any of various instruments used in surgery primarily to sever tissues: as a : a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade attached to a handle b : an instrument that cuts by means of an electric current
2
: surgery 3—usually used in the phrase under the knife <went under the knife yesterday> <was afraid of the knife>
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