Definitions and Synonyms of knife | Another word for knife | What is knife?
Definition 1: edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle - [noun denoting artifact](knife is a kind of ...) any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)
(... is a kind of knife ) a large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip
(... is a kind of knife ) dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum
(... is a kind of knife ) a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia
(... is a kind of knife ) a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a curved or hooked blade
(... is a kind of knife ) knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese
(... is a kind of knife ) a very sharp knife used in surgery
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife used for eating at dining table
(... is a kind of knife ) long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
(... is a kind of knife ) a stout hunting knife with a single edge
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife used to cut bread
(... is a kind of knife ) a large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat
(... is a kind of knife ) a large knife used to carve cooked meat
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath
(... is a kind of knife ) a butcher's knife having a large square blade
(... is a kind of knife ) a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces
(knife is a part of ...) sharp end
"he stuck the point of the knife into a tree" "he broke the point of his pencil" (knife is a part of ...) the blade of a knife
(knife is a part of ...) the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
(knife is a part of ...) the handle of a weapon or tool
(knife is a kind of ...) any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)
(... is a kind of knife ) a large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip
(... is a kind of knife ) dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum
(... is a kind of knife ) a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia
(... is a kind of knife ) a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a curved or hooked blade
(... is a kind of knife ) knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese
(... is a kind of knife ) a very sharp knife used in surgery
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife used for eating at dining table
(... is a kind of knife ) long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
(... is a kind of knife ) a stout hunting knife with a single edge
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife used to cut bread
(... is a kind of knife ) a large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat
(... is a kind of knife ) a large knife used to carve cooked meat
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath
(... is a kind of knife ) a butcher's knife having a large square blade
(... is a kind of knife ) a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces
(knife is a part of ...) sharp end
"he stuck the point of the knife into a tree" "he broke the point of his pencil"(knife is a part of ...) the blade of a knife
(knife is a part of ...) the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
(knife is a part of ...) the handle of a weapon or tool
Definition 2: a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point - [noun denoting artifact](knife is a kind of ...) any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
"he was licensed to carry a weapon" (... is a kind of knife ) a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
(... is a kind of knife ) a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
(... is a kind of knife ) a curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal
(... is a kind of knife ) a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife used as a weapon
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a double-edged blade for hand-to-hand fighting
(... is a kind of knife ) a long Turkish knife with a curved blade having a single edge
(knife is a part of ...) a V shape
"the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
(knife is a kind of ...) any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
"he was licensed to carry a weapon"(... is a kind of knife ) a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
(... is a kind of knife ) a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
(... is a kind of knife ) a curved steel knife with a razor-sharp edge used in combat by the Gurkhas; has cultural and religious significance in Nepal
(... is a kind of knife ) a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife used as a weapon
(... is a kind of knife ) a knife with a double-edged blade for hand-to-hand fighting
(... is a kind of knife ) a long Turkish knife with a curved blade having a single edge
(knife is a part of ...) a V shape
"the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"Definition 3: any long thin projection that is transient - [noun denoting shape]Samples where knife or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- tongues of flame licked at the walls
- rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark
Synonyms for knife in the sense of this definition
(knife is a kind of ...) any solid convex shape that juts out from something
Samples where knife or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- tongues of flame licked at the walls
- rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark
Synonyms for knife in the sense of this definition
(knife is a kind of ...) any solid convex shape that juts out from something
Definition 4: use a knife on - [verb of contact]Samples where knife or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The victim was knifed to death
Synonyms for knife in the sense of this definition
(knife is a kind of ...) cause injuries or bodily harm to
(... is a kind of knife ) stab with a poniard
(... is a kind of knife ) stab or kill someone with a bayonet
Samples where knife or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The victim was knifed to death