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shiv

/ʃɪv/

shivnoun

shivs

/ʃɪv/

Translations

He made a shiv out of a toothbrush.

Он сделал заточку из зубной щетки.

Additional translations

самодельный нож

Definitions

A homemade knife or weapon, typically fashioned from everyday materials, used as a tool for stabbing or cutting.

The prisoner was found with a shiv hidden in his cell.

Synonyms

shivverb

shived

Past Simple

shived

Past Participle

shiving

Gerund

/ʃɪv/

Translations

He threatened to shiv his opponent if he didn't back off.

Он пригрозил пырнуть своего противника, если тот не отступит.

Additional translations

Definitions

To stab or cut with a sharp object, typically a makeshift knife.

In the prison yard, he threatened to shiv anyone who crossed him.

Synonyms

shivproper noun

Definitions

A male given name, chiefly used in South Asia, derived from or short for the Hindu god Shiva or names like Shivendra.

Shiv will be joining us for dinner this evening.