Knife
Noun, Verb
UK
/naÉŞf/
US
/naÉŞf/
Definition
(n) : A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.
(v) : To cut something using a knife.
(v) : To cut something using a knife.
Example
"(n) : He used a sharp knife."
"(n) : She cut the apples with a small kitchen knife to make a fruit salad."
"(v) : The chef knifed the vegetables quickly because he was skilled and practiced."
Explanation
A knife is a tool with a sharp edge used for cutting food or other objects. For example, she used a knife to cut the vegetables. In the kitchen, knives help people chop fruits, vegetables, and meat. A knife should be used carefully because the sharp edge can hurt someone. As a verb, “to knife” means to cut something using a knife, like she knifed the bread into thin slices. There are different types of knives, such as butter knives, kitchen knives, and pocket knives.