knives

The word “knives” has 1 syllable: knives

It's pronounced as /naɪvz/

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In the thesaurus, “knives” has 38 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for knives along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for knives

noun
1. A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
2. A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.
3. Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.
verb
1. To cut with a knife.
2. To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
3. To cut through as if with a knife.
4. To betray, especially in the context of a political slate.
5. To positively ignore, especially in order to denigrate. compare cut.

The chef sharpened all the knives before starting to prepare the meal.
They collected antique knives from different cultures around the world.
Be careful when handling the knives to avoid any accidents.
The soldiers carried their knives as part of their standard equipment.
The kitchen drawer was full of various knives, each designed for a specific task.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms or another words to knives, such as: bayonets, blades, bodkins, bolos, bowie knifes, bowie knives, cleavers.

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