kniving

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of cutting or slicing with a sharp instrument, such as a knife.

  - "He was skilled in the art of kniving."
  - "The butcher expertly knived the roast."

• Noun

  A sharp, pointed implement used for cutting or slicing.

  - "He grabbed a kniving from the kitchen drawer."
  - "The surgeon used a scalpel, a type of kniving, during the operation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kniving
diving , riving , striving

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Variants

List of all variants of kniving that leads to same result
knife , knifed , knifes , knifing

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Etymology

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From Old English 'cniwan', meaning 'to cut'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the fastest kniving of a watermelon is held by David Cannon, who completed the task in just 12.75 seconds.

2. The term 'butcher knife' is a misnomer, as butchers typically use a cleaver instead of a knife for most of their work.

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Related Concepts

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1. Butchery: The act of preparing meat for consumption through the process of cutting and slicing, often with a kniving.

2. Surgery: A medical specialty that uses various instruments, including knives, to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.

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Culture

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In literature, 'kniving' is often used metaphorically to describe a betrayal or a harsh criticism. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of violence or aggression. In music, there are several songs with 'kniving' in the title, such as 'Knife' by Florence + The Machine and 'Knives' by Marilyn Manson.

How to Memorize "kniving"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the motion of slicing through an object with a sharp knife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kniving' with the image of a knife cutting through something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Knives Need Victims Everyday', which can help you remember the meaning of 'kniving' as 'cutting'.

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