Synonyms of knife

knife 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cutter
• blade
• dagger
• sword
• bayonet
• shank
• shiv
• pocketknife
• machete
• sabre
• cleaver
• switchblade
• steel
• stiletto
• cutlass
• poniard
• scalpel
• hack
• bowie knife
• bolo
• dirk
• bodkin
• saber
• sheath knife
• rapier
• stylet
• jackknife
• switch knife
• yataghan

knife

2 of 2

verb

as in to slice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slice
• thrust
• punch
• cut
• prick
• pike
• poke
• bayonet
• perforate
• poniard
• spear
• pinprick
• stab
• quill
• dirk
• lance
• gimlet
• prong
• riddle
• pink
• spindle
• stick
• spit
• jab
• pierce
• puncture
• impale
• skewer
• gore
• spike
• run through
• harpoon
• peck
• pick
• transfix
• transpierce