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knife

/naɪf/

knife rest

knife rests

Translations

knifenoun

knives

/naɪf/

нож

He used a knife to cut the vegetables.

Он использовал нож, чтобы нарезать овощи.

Additional translations

Synonyms

slicing tool

knifeverb

knifed

Past Simple

knifed

Past Participle

knifing

Gerund

/naɪf/

резать

He decided to knife the vegetables for the salad.

Он решил резать овощи для салата.

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Synonyms

knifeadjective

/naɪf/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to knives (e.g., "knife crime", "knife wound").

Synonyms

Definitions

knifenoun

A utensil or tool with a sharp blade fixed in a handle, used for cutting food or other material.

She selected a sharp knife to slice the bread.

A small folding or pocket knife kept for general use.

He always carried a knife in his pocket while hiking.

A weapon with a blade, typically used for stabbing or slashing.

The detective found a knife at the crime scene, which was later identified as the murder weapon.

knifeverb

To cut or stab with a knife.

He threatened to knife anyone who tried to stop him.

To move or push through something as if using a knife.

The boat knifed through the water with ease.

knifeadjective

Relating to, involving, or carried out with knives.

The authorities are concerned about the rise in knife crime.