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IELTS BNC: 2471 COCA: 2240

knife
1 knife /ˈnaɪf/ noun
plural knives /ˈnaɪvz/
1 knife
/ˈnaɪf/
noun
plural knives /ˈnaɪvz/
Learner's definition of KNIFE
[count]
: a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon刀
— see picture at place setting; see also butter knife, carving knife, palette knife, paring knife, steak knife, utility knife

like a (hot) knife through butter

informal
: very quickly and easily轻而易举地

the knives are out (for someone)

— used to say that people are ready to blame or punish someone for something often in a way that is unfair（对某人）兴师问罪

twist/turn the knife (in the wound)

informal
: to say or do things that cause more pain to someone who is already suffering使雪上加霜；往伤口上撒盐

under the knife

informal
: having a medical operation做手术
2 knife /ˈnaɪf/ verb
knifes; knifed; knifing
2 knife
/ˈnaɪf/
verb
knifes; knifed; knifing
Learner's definition of KNIFE
1 
[+ object] : to injure (someone) with a knife用刀扎，用刀捅（某人）
2 
[no object] : to move easily and quickly like a knife cutting through something如刀般划过
IELTS BNC: 2471 COCA: 2240

knife

1 of 2

noun

ˈnīf How to pronounce knife (audio)
plural knives ˈnīvz How to pronounce knife (audio)
often attributive
1
a
: a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle
b
: a weapon or tool resembling a knife
2
: a sharp cutting blade or tool in a machine
3
: surgery sense 4
—usually used in the phrase under the knife
knifelike
ˈnīf-ˌlīk How to pronounce knife (audio)
adjective

knife

2 of 2

verb

knifed; knifing

transitive verb

1
: to use a knife on
specifically : to stab, slash, or wound with a knife
2
: to cut, mark, or spread with a knife
3
: to try to defeat by underhanded means
4
: to move like a knife in
birds knifing the autumn sky

intransitive verb

: to cut a way with or as if with a knife blade
the cruiser knifed through the heavy seas

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Noun Each dinner guest gets two forks, a knife, and a spoon. He pulled a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it. Verb He died after being knifed in the chest. ships knifing through the waves
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This four-piece pumpkin-carving bundle includes a knife, scoop and two carving tools. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 15 Sep. 2022 In addition to appliances, Geiger says there are a handful of other small but mighty kitchen gadgets that will help you in so many ways, like a can opener, cutting board, food thermometer, chef’s knife, and even a small handheld blender. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 This svelte, durable set includes a 17 ¾-inch knife, 17 ¾-inch fork, 15 ¾-inch tongs, 15 ¾-inch spatula, and a leather roll-up pouch to store them in. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Chopping veggies for a house full of people with a dull, flimsy knife is no fun. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 After the man-with-a-knife posts started surfacing, some police departments debunked the hoax on social media. Molly Stellino, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 This Leatherman pick features a knife, tweezers, a filer, and spring-action scissors. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 10 Aug. 2022 The knife — a clip-point blade with some type of military seal and an image of an assault rifle etched onto the handle — was retrieved from Kelley at the scene of the crime, investigators said. Wendy Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 The Everly comes with a blanket, cutting board, wineglasses, flatware, cheese knife, and plates for four. Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
Verb
This can come in handy when picking off enemies silently, as can ambushing them from behind and knifing them with your switch blade (Ellie has no shivs, the breakable weapons from the prior game). Washington Post, 1 June 2020 My first snow-speeder of the day! — a hulking Ram pickup knifing in and out of traffic, eager to show off its road-skiing abilities. cleveland, 8 Feb. 2020 Conner and Samuels touched the ball on all five snaps of a second-quarter drive that ended with Conner taking a flip from Rudolph and knifing his way into the end zone to give the Steelers a 7-3 lead. Will Graves, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Oct. 2019 Henry continued his second straight late-season surge by knifing into the paint and hitting short shots and forcing OSU’s defense to collapse, on top of an all-around performance at the other end of the floor. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2020 Adams is outstanding at attacking his run fits and knifing his way into the backfield to make plays as a blitzer. John Owning, Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2020 Then the lead was knifed to 10 points on Scott's touchdown. Rich Exner, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2019 Dombrowski took over for Ben Cherington, who was knifed in the back less than two years after winning the 2013 World Series. BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2019 First-and-10 at the Titans 16: Philip Rivers hit Austin Ekeler underneath and the elusive running back knifed the final 12 yards into the end zone. Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 25 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English knif, from Old English cnīf, perhaps from Old Norse knīfr; akin to Middle Low German knīf knife

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1865, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of knife was before the 12th century

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IELTS BNC: 2471 COCA: 2240
knife

noun¹

 1tool for cutting切割工具ADJECTIVE | ... OF KNIVES | VERB + KNIFE | KNIFE + VERB | KNIFE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤blunt, dull (especially NAmE) 鈍刀▸➤sharp鋒利的刀➤serrated鋸齒刀▸➤long長刀➤small小刀➤four-inch, six-inch, etc. * 4 英寸長、6 英寸長等的刀➤rusty生銹的刀➤electric電熱刀▸➤➤plastic, silver, steel塑料刀；銀製刀；鋼刀➤kitchen, table菜刀；餐刀➤bread, butter, fish, steak切麪包刀；塗黃油用刀；食魚用刀；牛排餐刀▸➤butcher, butcher's, chef's屠刀；廚師用刀➤carving, paring (especially NAmE) 切（熟）肉刀；削皮刀➤pocket, Swiss army™小摺刀；瑞士軍刀➤bowie, hunting, sheath (especially BrE) 鮑伊獵刀；獵刀；帶鞘的刀➤butterfly, flick (BrE) 蝴蝶刀；彈簧刀➤Stanley™, utility (NAmE) 史丹利刀；多用途刀➤craft, X-acto™ (NAmE) 工藝刀；美工刀➤palette調色刀➤putty (NAmE) 油灰刀... OF KNIVES➤set一套刀具◇a set of kitchen knives一套菜刀VERB + KNIFE➤pick up拿起刀◇She picked up her knife and fork and started to eat.她拿起刀叉吃了起來。➤lay down, put down放下刀▸➤use用刀◇Use a sharp knife to cut away the spare dough.用鋒利的刀切掉多餘的麪團。➤sharpen磨刀▸➤hold握刀KNIFE + VERB➤cut, slice刀切；刀切片◇That knife doesn't cut very well－it needs sharpening.那把刀切東西不太快了，需要磨一磨。➤clatter刀噹啷作響KNIFE + NOUN➤blade, handle刀刃；刀柄➤block, holder刀架；刀座➤sharpener磨刀器具PREPOSITION➤with a/the knife用刀◇The lines can be cut with a craft knife.可以用裁紙刀裁出輪廓。PHRASES➤the blade of a knife, the handle of a knife刀刃；刀把▸➤go under the surgeon's knife (especially BrE) 接受手術◇He is to go under the surgeon's knife (= have surgery) again on Thursday.星期四他要再次手術。➤a knife and fork一副刀叉
knife

noun²

 2used as a weapon武器ADJECTIVE | VERB + KNIFE | KNIFE + VERB | KNIFE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤long, sharp長刀；利刀➤combat (especially NAmE) 戰刀VERB + KNIFE➤be armed with, carry, have持刀；帶刀；有刀◇She carries a knife in her bag now.她現在包裏裝着刀子。➤brandish, point, wave, wield揮動刀；用刀指着；揮舞刀◇She pointed her knife at Richard.她把刀指向理查德。◇He waved his knife in her face threateningly.他在她面前揮刀威脅。➤draw, draw out, produce, pull, pull out, take out, whip out拔刀；拔出刀；亮出刀；抽出刀◇He suddenly pulled a knife on me.他突然掏出刀子衝着我。◇She suddenly produced a knife from her pocket and started brandishing it.她突然從口袋裏掏出一把刀揮舞起來。➤come at sb with, stab sb with, threaten sb with持刀逼近某人；用刀刺某人；持刀威脅某人◇She stabbed him in the back with a 12-inch knife.她用一把 12 英寸長的刀刺進他的後背。➤plunge, press, push, put, stick, thrust, twist (often figurative) 把刀插入；持刀抵住；用刀捅向；用刀戳；傷口上撒鹽◇He plunged the knife deep into her heart.他把刀直插進她的心臟。◇He pressed the knife tighter against her throat.他把抵在她喉部的刀壓得更緊了。◇Just to twist the knife (= cause additional suffering, tension, etc.), the filmmakers have provided a surprise ending.為了更加悲情，電影製作者早已準備好了一個令人吃驚的結局。➤sharpen, whet磨刀KNIFE + VERB➤cut sth, pierce sth, slash sth, slice sth, slice through sth刀切⋯；刀刺穿⋯；刀猛砍⋯；刀把⋯切成片；刀切穿⋯◇She cried out in pain as the knife slashed her arm.刀砍到她胳膊時她痛苦地大叫了起來。◇She felt a knife slice her wrist open.她感覺到一把刀切開了自己的手腕。➤protrude刀伸出◇He was slumped over his desk with a knife protruding from his back.他趴倒在書桌上，背上插着一把刀。KNIFE + NOUN➤attack, fight持刀襲擊／鬥毆◇a frenzied knife attack亂刀襲擊◇He and his gang had a knife fight one night.一天夜裏，他和他的團夥經歷了一場持刀混戰。➤cut, wound刀口；刀傷▸➤blade刀刃PREPOSITION➤with a/the knife用刀PHRASES➤the blade of a knife, the hilt of a knife刀刃；刀柄➤hold a knife against sb's throat, hold a knife at sb's throat, hold a knife to sb's throat, put a knife to sb's throat用刀抵住某人的喉嚨；把刀架在某人脖子上◇She put the knife to his throat to frighten him into silence.她用刀抵住他的喉嚨，威脅他不要出聲。➤a knife in sb's heart (figurative) 讓某人傷心的話◇Each word he uttered was a knife in her heart.他說的每個字都讓她心如刀割。

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