knife
15 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of KNIFE
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a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon
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see picture at place setting;
see also butter knife, carving knife, palette knife, paring knife, steak knife, utility knife
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Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife, and a spoon.
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He pulled/drew a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it.
like a (hot) knife through butter
informal
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very quickly and easily
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The bill passed through the senate like a hot knife through butter.
the knives are out (for someone)
— used to say that people are ready to blame or punish someone for something often in a way that is unfair
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They lost yet another important game, and now the knives are out for their coach.
twist/turn the knife (in the wound)
informal
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to say or do things that cause more pain to someone who is already suffering
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Any more cuts in government aid to these poor people will be twisting the knife in the wound.
under the knife
informal
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having a medical operation
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I'm going under the knife [=having surgery] tomorrow.
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knife
/ˈnaɪf/
verb
knifes;
knifed;
knifing
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knife
/ˈnaɪf/
verb
knifes;
knifed;
knifing
Britannica Dictionary definition of KNIFE
1
[+ object]
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to injure (someone) with a knife
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He died after being knifed in the chest.
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[no object]
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to move easily and quickly like a knife cutting through something
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ships knifing through the waves
