Knifelike

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Mục lục 1 Noun 1.1 an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle. 1.2 a knifelike weapon; dagger or short sword. 1.3 any blade for cutting, as in a tool or machine. 2 Verb (used with object) 2.1 to apply a knife to; cut, stab, etc., with a knife. 2.2 to attempt to defeat or undermine in a secret or underhanded way. 3 Verb (used without object) 3.1 to move or cleave through something with or as if with a knife 4 Idiom 4.1 under the knife 5 Synonyms 5.1 adjective

Noun

an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.

a knifelike weapon; dagger or short sword.

any blade for cutting, as in a tool or machine.

Verb (used with object)

to apply a knife to; cut, stab, etc., with a knife.

to attempt to defeat or undermine in a secret or underhanded way.

Verb (used without object)

to move or cleave through something with or as if with a knife

The ship knifed through the heavy seas.

Idiom

under the knife

in surgery; undergoing a medical operation

The patient was under the knife for four hours.

Synonyms

adjective

acute , gnawing , lancinating , piercing , shooting , stabbing