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Synonyms of knife
(Entry 1 of 2)
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
- be careful in using the knife to split open the cardboard box
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verbSynonyms of knife (Entry 2 of 2)
as in cut, slice
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of knife was before the 12th century
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