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KNIFE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Knife.

How to pronounce knife:

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Knife - as a noun

A weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
armweaponweapon system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any long thin projection that is transient

Example: "Tongues of flame licked at the walls"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tongue

Knife - as a verb

Use a knife on

Example: "The victim was knifed to death"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stab
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
injurewound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He used a knife to cut the cake."
"She carried a knife in her pocket for self-defense."
"The chef skillfully wielded his knife to chop the vegetables."
"He accidentally cut his finger with a sharp knife."
"The knife was so dull that it couldn't cut through the meat."
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Word Game Points

Is KNIFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, knife is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KNIFE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is KNIFE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, knife is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KNIFE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is KNIFE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, knife is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KNIFE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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