Looking for the meaning of the word KNIFE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KNIFE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Knife
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Old English cnīf, from Old Norse knífr, of Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nʌɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.
Short Definition:cutting instrument
Word: Knife
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nʌɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
stab (someone) with a knife
Short Definition:stab with knife
Examples:- he was knifed to death during the argument
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