as in knives
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
watch yourself in Cell Block 8, or you'll end up with a shiv in your back
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Noun
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There was a little spell with this movie where the knives were definitely out.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026 -
This philosophy makes Heron stand out among high-end folding knives.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Towns began Saturday’s playoff game as a facilitator, repeatedly looking for cutters rather than chasing his own shots.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of the different Kryptonite locks claim to be able to stand up to bolt cutters and other hand tools meant to defeat chains and locks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Shivs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shivs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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