A knife can be a flat sharp tool used in crafts or food preparation, like cutting wood or cheese. It is not just for cooking.
Use a knife to cut the cheese thin.
The carpenter used a knife to smooth the wood.
A knife can also be a weapon used to hurt or protect people. It has a sharp point and blade and is used in fights or crimes.
The police found a knife at the crime scene.
He carried a knife for protection.
In machines or tools, a 'knife' is the sharp edge used for cutting or slicing. It is not always a kitchen tool but part of a device.
The knife of the fan was broken.
Be careful with the knife on the robot arm.
As a verb, 'to knife' means to cut or stab something with a knife. It can be used for cutting food or for stabbing in violence.
He knifed the bread quickly.
The chef knifed the vegetables.
In sports like football, a 'knife' is a quick, sharp movement to get past opponents. It describes a fast change in direction.
He made a knife past the defender easily.
The player used a knife to get around.
A 'knife' can mean a violent action where someone stabs another person with a knife. It is used to describe attacks.
He survived a knife outside the house.
The knife was quick and dangerous.
