Knife
noun
A tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting or slicing food, objects or materials.
She used a knife to cut the bread
Often appears as...
- cutting knife
- kitchen knife
verb
To cut or stab something or someone with a knife.
He knifed the package open
Often appears as...
- knife through
- knife in
noun
A term used to refer to a person who is two-faced or back-stabbing.
He's a real knife, I can't trust him at all
Often appears as...
- real knife
- trusting knife
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting or slicing food, objects or materials.
She used a knife to cut the bread
Often appears as...
- cutting knife
- kitchen knife
verb
To cut or stab something or someone with a knife.
He knifed the package open
Often appears as...
- knife through
- knife in
noun
A term used to refer to a person who is two-faced or back-stabbing.
He's a real knife, I can't trust him at all
Often appears as...
- real knife
- trusting knife
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Types of Knives
Different knives have specific uses, like a chef's knife for cooking and a pocket knife for everyday tasks.
The chef sharpened his chef's knife before starting to prepare the meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Knife can be used metaphorically to describe sharp pain, precision, or the act of cutting ties.
His words were a knife to her heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, a knife can symbolize severance, betrayal, or defense, carrying deep emotional connotations.
In the story, the knife represented the character's readiness to sever past relationships.
Pro Tip 1/3Types of Knives
Different knives have specific uses, like a chef's knife for cooking and a pocket knife for everyday tasks.
The chef sharpened his chef's knife before starting to prepare the meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Knife can be used metaphorically to describe sharp pain, precision, or the act of cutting ties.
His words were a knife to her heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, a knife can symbolize severance, betrayal, or defense, carrying deep emotional connotations.
In the story, the knife represented the character's readiness to sever past relationships.
Pro Tip 1/3Types of Knives
Different knives have specific uses, like a chef's knife for cooking and a pocket knife for everyday tasks.
The chef sharpened his chef's knife before starting to prepare the meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Knife can be used metaphorically to describe sharp pain, precision, or the act of cutting ties.
His words were a knife to her heart.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, a knife can symbolize severance, betrayal, or defense, carrying deep emotional connotations.
In the story, the knife represented the character's readiness to sever past relationships.
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Strange answers to the...
He's only ever been married twice. Admittedly, his first wife cited in her divorce papers that he once threatened her with a knife and said he always wondered what human flesh tasted like, but people say stupid things to each other in bad marriages in the heat of an argument, and his second marriage has lasted 41 years.
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Poison vs. venom: What's...
So, what should you do if something bites or poisons you? Don't try any of the things you've seen on the internet or in movies! Don't try to capture and kill the animal that bit you, and don't use a tourniquet or knife on your wound. Most importantly, don't panic!
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The psychological weight...
slowly and i promised myself i could have anything i wanted as long as i ate it with a knife and a fork trust me it feels ridiculous to eat a snickers bar like this but it helped me be more conscious of what i was eating i learned to be in perpetual motion all
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Self Stabbing PIPE National...
pinger bangla devotees offer their bodies to the will of the gods who are said to control the knife in return they hope the gods will grant them continued prosperity in the upcoming year although Indonesia is the world's most populous
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Dancing on Knives PIPE...
gian steps on to the knives and she begins to dance fortunately her feet do not bleed jion's passed the final test I feel like I have the whole world in my
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Knife Dancing PIPE National...
Gyan steps on to the knives and she begins to dance fortunately her feet do not bleed jion's passed the final test I feel like I have the whole world in my
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Dancing on Knives PIPE...
Gian steps on to the knives and she begins to dance fortunately her feet do not bleed jion's passed the final test I feel like I have the whole world in my
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Using Fire to Make Tools...
can tell it's thinner already that's gonna be a great knife along this edge so now I've just got to put a handle on my next step is to raise this
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Sharpening a Knife PIPE...
one thing that's really important to me in the kitchen is to have all my knives really sharp so I want to teach you how
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Saami Reindeer Herder...
done and I go outside the forest you must be a knife and map because help us maybe
Video examples
Strange answers to the...
He's only ever been married twice. Admittedly, his first wife cited in her divorce papers that he once threatened her with a knife and said he always wondered what human flesh tasted like, but people say stupid things to each other in bad marriages in the heat of an argument, and his second marriage has lasted 41 years.
Video examples
Poison vs. venom: What's...
So, what should you do if something bites or poisons you? Don't try any of the things you've seen on the internet or in movies! Don't try to capture and kill the animal that bit you, and don't use a tourniquet or knife on your wound. Most importantly, don't panic!
Video examples
The psychological weight...
slowly and i promised myself i could have anything i wanted as long as i ate it with a knife and a fork trust me it feels ridiculous to eat a snickers bar like this but it helped me be more conscious of what i was eating i learned to be in perpetual motion all
Video examples
Self Stabbing PIPE National...
pinger bangla devotees offer their bodies to the will of the gods who are said to control the knife in return they hope the gods will grant them continued prosperity in the upcoming year although Indonesia is the world's most populous
Video examples
Dancing on Knives PIPE...
gian steps on to the knives and she begins to dance fortunately her feet do not bleed jion's passed the final test I feel like I have the whole world in my
Video examples
Knife Dancing PIPE National...
Gyan steps on to the knives and she begins to dance fortunately her feet do not bleed jion's passed the final test I feel like I have the whole world in my
Video examples
Dancing on Knives PIPE...
Gian steps on to the knives and she begins to dance fortunately her feet do not bleed jion's passed the final test I feel like I have the whole world in my
Video examples
Using Fire to Make Tools...
can tell it's thinner already that's gonna be a great knife along this edge so now I've just got to put a handle on my next step is to raise this
Video examples
Sharpening a Knife PIPE...
one thing that's really important to me in the kitchen is to have all my knives really sharp so I want to teach you how
Video examples
Saami Reindeer Herder...
done and I go outside the forest you must be a knife and map because help us maybe
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
My concern is that we live in an economy in which stabbing someone and waiting for them to complain before we remove the knife has become the normal way of doing business. When did we lose sight of the fact that it's not nice to stab people in the first place?
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Ryan Gosling
Canadian Actor
When I was a kid, I saw 'Rambo First Blood', and the next day, I took knives to school and threw them at everybody. So I was definitely influenced by violent films before 'Drive.
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Tim Ferriss
American Author
I really feel like knife skills - not just in the kitchen, but in life - are really critical.
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Alex Guarnaschelli
American Chef
I feel like a princess with a knife. I've wanted to be an Iron Chef forever.
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Ken Cuccinelli
American Politician
I don't mind knife fights. I just want the knives to come to the front.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
People want to tear me down, they were going to knife me anyway.
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Patricia Cornwell
American Writer
I've had people turn up to book signings with knives, with guns.
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Gennaro Gattuso
Italian Athlete
Sometimes you need to play with a knife between your teeth.
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
Good knife skills are lessons you learn over time.
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Masaharu Morimoto
Japanese Chef
A kitchen without a knife is not a kitchen.
Quote examples
Simon Sinek
English Author
My concern is that we live in an economy in which stabbing someone and waiting for them to complain before we remove the knife has become the normal way of doing business. When did we lose sight of the fact that it's not nice to stab people in the first place?
Quote examples
Ryan Gosling
Canadian Actor
When I was a kid, I saw 'Rambo First Blood', and the next day, I took knives to school and threw them at everybody. So I was definitely influenced by violent films before 'Drive.
Quote examples
Tim Ferriss
American Author
I really feel like knife skills - not just in the kitchen, but in life - are really critical.
Quote examples
Alex Guarnaschelli
American Chef
I feel like a princess with a knife. I've wanted to be an Iron Chef forever.
Quote examples
Ken Cuccinelli
American Politician
I don't mind knife fights. I just want the knives to come to the front.
Quote examples
Lady Gaga
American Singer
People want to tear me down, they were going to knife me anyway.
Quote examples
Patricia Cornwell
American Writer
I've had people turn up to book signings with knives, with guns.
Quote examples
Gennaro Gattuso
Italian Athlete
Sometimes you need to play with a knife between your teeth.
Quote examples
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
American Chef
Good knife skills are lessons you learn over time.
Quote examples
Masaharu Morimoto
Japanese Chef
A kitchen without a knife is not a kitchen.
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