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knife
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
knives |
| definition: |
A knife is a tool with a handle and a thin, sharp blade. A knife is used for cutting or for spreading things on other things.
Megan's mother made a turkey for dinner, and she used a long knife to slice the meat.Tim put a lot of peanut butter on his knife and spread it on some crackers.
- similar words:
- blade, sword
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| derivations: |
knifelike (adj.), knifer (n.) |
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