Knife — synonyms, definition

1. knife (Noun)

bayonet blade butcher cut cutter cutting edge cutting tool dagger edge impalement machete pierce sabre scalpel slash steel stick sword tongue

knife (Noun) — Edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle.

knife (Noun) — A weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point.

knife (Noun) — Any long thin projection that is transient. ex. "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"

arm edge tool projection weapon weapon system Bowie knife barong bayonet bolo bolo knife bread knife butcher knife carving knife case knife chopper cleaver dagger drawknife drawshave hunting knife khukuri letter opener linoleum cutter linoleum knife machete • • • blade haft helve knife blade peak point tip

2. knife (Verb)

bayonet cut gore impale penetrate pierce pin slash spear stab stick thrust wound

knife (Verb) — Use a knife on. ex. "The victim was knifed to death"

injure wound bayonet poniard