knife

Meanings

• noun

  A cutting tool with a sharp edge or blade and a handle. It is used for various cutting tasks.

  - "He used a knife to cut the vegetables."
  - "She sharpened the knife before preparing the meal."

• verb

  To kill or injure someone with a sharp instrument, metaphorically.

  - "He was knifed during a robbery."
  - "The rival politician was knifed in the back by his own party."

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Pronunciation

1. /naɪf/
   
   
   
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2. /naɪf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knife
tife , life , wife , strife , rife

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Variants

List of all variants of knife that leads to same result
knife , knifelike , knives , knifed , knifes , knifing , knife-edge , knife-edges , bowie , bowie knife , bowie knifes , bowie knives , case knife , case knives , chef's knife , chef's knives , clasp knife , clasp knives , flick-knife , flick-knives , Gamma Knife , Gamma Knives , palette knife , palette knives

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Etymology

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Old English cnef, cnif, from Proto-Germanic *knifaz, from knīf-, to cut.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest knife, 'Yanagiba', is over 11 feet long.

2. The term 'knife' is derived from the Old English word 'cnif'.

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Related Concepts

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1. butcher's knife: A large, heavy knife used for cutting meat.

2. pocket knife: A small, portable knife with a folding blade.

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Culture

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The knife has been used for various purposes throughout history, including food preparation, hunting, and as a weapon. In literature, knives have appeared in many works, such as Macbeth and The Lord of the Rings. In art, knives have been used as symbols of violence and aggression.

How to Memorize "knife"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp blade and a handle. Visualize the motion of cutting with the knife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knife' with the image of a sharp tool used for cutting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'A sharp knife cuts through anything' to remember the definition.

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