Definition of: knife

(nīf) noun plural knives (nīvz)
1. A cutting instrument with one or more sharp-edged, often pointed, blades, commonly set in a handle.
2. An edged blade forming a part of an implement or machine.
3. A weapon such as a cutlas or sword.
—v.t. knifed, knif·ing
1. To stab or cut with a knife.
2. U.S. Slang To work against with underhand methods. [OE cnīf]
KNIVES
A. saw
—back fish knife.
B. Hacking knife.
C. Paperhanger's knife.
D. Oilcloth knife.
E. Putty knife.
F. Woodcarver's knife.
G. Blade of mat
—knife.
H. Felt knife.
I. Paring knife.
J. Hunting knife.
K. Table knife.
L. Paring or fruit knife.
M. Folding pocket knife or penknife.