knife

UK
/naɪf/
US
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knifenoun
knives
pl
UK
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US
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Translations
He used a knife to cut the vegetables.
Он использовал нож, чтобы нарезать овощи.
Definitions
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
knifed
Past Simple
knifed
Past Participle
knifing
Gerund
UK
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US
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Translations
He decided to knife the vegetables for the salad.
Он решил резать овощи для салата.
Definitions
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
UK
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US
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Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to knives (e.g., "knife crime", "knife wound").
Definitions
Relating to, involving, or carried out with knives.
The authorities are concerned about the rise in knife crime.