KNIFE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • edge tool used as a cutting instrument
    • has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
    Hypernyms(s) knife is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
    Hypernyms(s) knife is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • any long thin projection that is transient
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • tongues of flame licked at the walls
    • rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark
    Hypernyms(s) knife is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

KNIFE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • use a knife on
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The victim was knifed to death
    Hypernyms(s) knife is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)