American English pronunciation
How to pronounce knives
IPA transcription: ['naɪvz]
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['naɪvz]
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['naɪvz]
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Noun
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edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
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a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
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any long thin projection that is transient
“tongues of flame licked at the walls”
“rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark”
Usage examples
- Varney would regale the young apprentices by throwing knives into trees.
- The extracted metal was then worked into axes, knives, spear, rings and other items.
- Benchmade has three different classes when it comes to their knives.
- See also Japanese kitchen knives and the list of Japanese cooking utensils.
- These knives can be identified by brand markings and the stamp I. Wilson.
- They are knives made for more challenging work.
- Tomahawks, knives and pistols were all drawn at the same time.
- The earliest known pocketknives date to at least the early Iron Age.
- Following Mar's death, Boker Knives was licensed to produce it.
- In ancient times, Zanjan was known for its stainless and sharp knives.