knife — a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪf/
Example Sentences
- He brought a knife to a gunfight, literally and embarrassingly.
- The butter was so hard that even the knife gave up.
- Please pass me the knife so I can cut this bread.
knife
NOUN[/naɪf/]
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/naɪf/
🇬🇧 UK/naɪf/
🌳Etymology
Rootknife
🎵Rhyme
lifewifestrife
life
wife
strife
🔗Collocations
kitchen knife
sharp knife
knife and fork
butter knife
pocket knife
carving knife
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He brought a knife to a gunfight, literally and embarrassingly.”
😄 Fun example
“The butter was so hard that even the knife gave up.”
“Please pass me the knife so I can cut this bread.”
“The surgeon's knife moved with precision during the operation.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bladecutterdagger
Antonyms
spoonblunt object
Related
forkspooncutleryutensilblade
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