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knife
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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 blade, cutter, shank [slang], shiv [slang] Related Words cleaver, hack; bayonet, bodkin, bolo, bowie knife, cutlass, dagger, dirk, jackknife, machete, pocketknife, poniard, sheath knife, stiletto, stylet, switchblade, switch knife, yataghan; rapier, saber (or sabre), steel, sword; scalpel
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