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knife
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- pronunciation:
- naIf
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
knives |
| definition: |
an instrument or utensil with a handle and a thin, sharp blade, used for cutting.
- similar words:
- blade, cutter, dagger, jackknife, pocketknife, saber, switchblade, sword
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
knifes, knifing, knifed |
| definition: |
to cut or stab with a knife.
- synonyms:
- cut, pierce, slice, stab, stick
- similar words:
- cleave, impale, lance, penetrate, slash, transfix
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| related words: |
assassinate, cut, rip |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to move through something with or as if with a knife.
He knifed through the water.- synonyms:
- cleave, cut, slice
- similar words:
- penetrate, pierce, slash, stab
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| derivations: |
knifelike (adj.), knifer (n.) |
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