knife

[US]/naɪf/
[UK]/naɪf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a tool with a sharp edge or point, used for cutting or as a weapon; a small sharp-edged instrument used for cutting
vt. to cut, stab, or kill with a knife
vi. to move or cut with a knife

Phrases & Collocations

sharp knife

kitchen knife

pocket knife

butter knife

knife and fork

under the knife

gamma knife

knife edge

cutting knife

knife gate

knife blade

fruit knife

electric knife

steak knife

knife rest

hunting knife

air knife

paring knife

carving knife

putty knife

table knife

Example Sentences

The knife is dull.

The knife got rusty.

a knife with a replaceable blade.

whet a knife on the stone

a knife with a sharp edge

This knife is very keen.

The knife easily cut into the cake.

He ground the knife sharp.

This knife will serve my turn.

a knife with a serrated edge

khaki trousers with knife-edge creases.

The boat knifed through the waves.

a heavy-duty knife with sawtooth serrations.

the knife flashed in the spotlight.

This cheap knife dulls easily.

The ship knifed through the sea.

sharpen one's knife for sb.

The knife's edge has turned.

Real-world Examples

Would you like a knife and fork?

Source: People's Education Press PEP Elementary School English Grade 4 Textbook Volume 1

Then using a sharp knife, carefully peel underneath the skin and peel it off.

Source: Halloween Tips

The invisible man with the invisible knife.

Source: Sherlock Holmes Detailed Explanation

It's good to use a carving knife for this.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English

That would be called a knife, Jerry.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Clennon took a knife to the gut.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

" You're crazy. Put that knife away."

Source: Flowers for Algernon

Drop the knife! I will shoot you!

Source: English little tyrant

Lastly, we have the personification keen knife.

Source: Appreciation of English Poetry

Can I have a knife and fork, please?

Source: People's Education Press PEP Elementary School English Grade 4 Textbook Volume 1

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