knife

/nˈa‌ɪf/

/ˈnaɪf/

Knife

a sharp blade with a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon

a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

any long thin projection that is transient

synonyms : tongue

to knife

MAIN VERB

use a knife on

synonyms : stab

Examples

1. Any more cuts in government aid to these poor people will be twisting the knife in the wound.

2. With a sharp knife, the chef expertly removed the gristle from the pork chops.

3. Emily's father went under the knife yesterday for a successful heart surgery.

4. We used the chef's knife to chop the onions.