knife
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,842 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,842 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
- a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
- any long thin projection that is transient also: tongue tongues of flame licked at the wallsrifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark
verb
- use a knife on also: stab The victim was knifed to death
knife in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Then Gluck warmed a plate and sharpened a knife.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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He clicked the blade of his Barlow knife and rose.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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At the same time one of the Indians stepped forward, brandishing his scalping knife.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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He said, ‘You must come again, and bring a knife with you to scrape a hole in the iron.’
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Upon this was placed a magnificent wineglass of the rarest manufacture, a very handsome knife, and a plate of the finest porcelain.
The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1