as in cutter
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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Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
After searching his home in Delphi, investigators found knives, boots and a handgun.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 6 Aug. 2024
Hester knifed between Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway and long snapper Cullen Loeffler.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
In the History Channel special The Hunt for Zodiac Killer, police noted that Bates' killer stalked her, disabled her vehicle, killed her with a knife and left military-style boot prints at the scene of the crime, similar to some Zodiac murders.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
After searching his home in Delphi, investigators found knives, boots and a handgun.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
On top of this, one of Pennsylvania’s senators, John Fetterman, loathes him and worked to knife him in public and private.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Aug. 2024
Hester knifed between Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway and long snapper Cullen Loeffler.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knife. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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