knife

A1
Pronunciation
/naɪf/
/naɪf/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.

2 Definition

A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.

3 Definition

Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cut with a knife.

2 Definition

To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.

3 Definition

To cut through as if with a knife.

4 Definition

To betray, especially in the context of a political slate.

5 Definition

To positively ignore, especially in order to denigrate. compare cut