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knifelike

/ˈnaɪflaɪk/

Translations

knifelikeadjective

more knifelike

Comp.

most knifelike

Super.

/ˈnaɪflaɪk/

tranchantPour une arête ou une pointe très aiguë; s’emploie aussi au sens figuré.

The knifelike edge of the rock made it dangerous to climb without proper gear.

Le bord tranchant du rocher rendait l’escalade dangereuse sans équipement adéquat.

en forme de couteauPour l’aspect ou la forme.

The leaves of the plant were long and knifelike, tapering to a fine point.

Les feuilles de la plante étaient longues et en forme de couteau, se terminant en pointe fine.

Additional translations

coupantAu sens figuré, pour une douleur ou une sensation très vive.

Synonyms

knifelikeadverb

/ˈnaɪf.laɪk/

Can function adverbially in manner expressions: e.g. "The wind cut knifelike across the plain."

comme un couteauPour exprimer une action ou une sensation pénétrante, vive ou incisive.

The cold air slashed knifelike through his thin jacket.

L’air froid le transperçait comme un couteau à travers sa fine veste.

Additional translations

tranchantAu sens figuré, avec une nuance plus littéraire ou expressive.

Synonyms

Definitions

knifelikeadjective

Having a sharp, cutting edge or point similar to that of a knife.

The knifelike edge of the rock made it dangerous to climb without proper gear.

Resembling a knife in shape or appearance.

The leaves of the plant were long and knifelike, tapering to a fine point.

Piercing or cutting in a metaphorical sense, often used to describe something intense or penetrating.

She felt a knifelike pain in her side that took her breath away.

knifelikeadverb

In a manner resembling a knife; sharply or incisively.

The cold air slashed knifelike through his thin jacket.