KNIVES Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word knives. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of KNIVES


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	hands				nounn
	noun • (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child • the force of workers available
	pliers				nounn
	noun • a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
	scissors				nounn
	noun • an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades • a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze • a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move
	axes				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions • in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations • the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged • a group of countries in special alliance • the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head • the center around which something rotates
	fingers				nounn
	noun • any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb) • the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure • one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb verb • feel or handle with the fingers • examine by touch • search for on the computer • indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments
	forks				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food • the act of branching out or dividing into branches • the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches • an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs • the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk verb • lift with a pitchfork • place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork • shape like a fork
	hammers				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled • a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking • the ossicle attached to the eardrum • a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. • a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw • a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate • a power tool for drilling rocks • the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) verb • beat with or as if with a hammer • create by hammering
	spoons				nounn
	noun • a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food • as much as a spoon will hold • formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face verb • scoop up or take up with a spoon • snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others
	swords				nounn
	noun • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
	wrenches				nounn
	noun • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a jerky pulling movement • a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt verb • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • make a sudden twisting motion • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish • twist suddenly so as to sprain