Definition of Knife

The cutting edge of the machine which cuts the envelope blank. Also, the size and shape of the die-cut papers from which the envelopes are folded.

(v. t.)
To prune with the knife.
  

(v. t.)
To cut or stab with a knife.
  

(n.)
An instrument consisting of a thin blade, usually of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting, fastened to a handle, but of many different forms and names for different uses; as, table knife, drawing knife, putty knife, pallet knife, pocketknife, penknife, chopping knife, etc..
  

(n.)
A sword or dagger.
  

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knife
knobcone pine n : medium-sized 3-needled pine of united states pacific coast having a prominent knob on each scale of the cone [syn: pinus attenuata ]

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 race knife 
 clasp knife 
 balance knife 
 case knife 
 war to the knife 
 knife blade 
 linoleum knife 
 voiding knife 
 knife switch 
 trench knife 
 knife pleat 
 table knife 
 knife fight 
 knife handle 
 knife grass 
 chopping knife 
 pruning knife 
 flake knife 
 knife-edge file 
 knife-edge 
 hay knife 
 palette knife 
 drawing knife 
 dirk knife 
 knife-handle 
 knife edge 
 bowie knife 
 knife thrust 

scian f., (Scot.) sgian f.

Cyllell = n. a cutter, a knife

Dagr = n. a tear, a drop; knife

Honfas = n. a chopping knife

Twca = n. a sort of knife

betray

bad driver

well, can I have..?

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Noun
1. edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
(hypernym) edge tool
(hyponym) barong
(part-meronym) blade
(derivation) stab
2. a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
(hypernym) weapon, arm, weapon system
(hyponym) bayonet
(part-meronym) point, tip, peak
(derivation) stab
3. any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"
(synonym) tongue
(hypernym) projection

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Verb
1. use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"
(synonym) stab
(hypernym) injure, wound
(hyponym) poniard

Gulf War code name for an XVIII Airborne Corps phase line

To dream of a knife is bad for the dreamer, as it portends separation and quarrels, and losses in affairs of a business character.

To see rusty knives, means dissatisfaction, and complaints of those in the home, and separation of lovers.

Sharp knives and highly polished, denotes worry. Foes are ever surrounding you.

Broken knives, denotes defeat whatever the pursuit, whether in love or business.

To dream that you are wounded with a knife, foretells domestic troubles, in which disobedient children will figure largely. To the unmarried, it denotes that disgrace may follow.

To dream that you stab another with a knife, denotes baseness of character, and you should strive to cultivate a higher sense of right.
  

Anger

See jack knife .

Common Name
African Brown Knife
Other Common Names
African Knife
Scientific Name
Xenomystus nigri
Family
Notopteridae
Community
General
Class
Knife
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
4-4 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits
Small live foods such as fish, blood worms, glass worms, tubifex worms and brine shrimp. Frozen plankton, beef heart, glass worms, blood worms and brine shrimp.
Compatibility
Peaceful with other fish, but will fight amongst themselves.
Habitat
Africa: Moderately decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
Breeding
Unknown.
Additional Comments
The elongated fin across the bottom portion of the body allows for forward and reverse movements.

Common Name
Black Ghost Knife
Other Common Names
Ghost Knife, Black Knife
Scientific Name
Sternarchus alhifrons
Family
Apteronotidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Knife
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
19 inches
Feeding Habits
Live fish, chopped earthworms, blood worms, brine shrimp, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen brine shrimp, beef heart, plankton, glass worms and blood worms.
Compatibility
Peaceful with other fish, but aggressive with other knives.
Habitat
Brazil: Densely decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.
Breeding
Unknown
Additional Comments
Black Ghosts are extremely sensitive to poor water quality.

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n. taj
n. tajtIq - a knife
n. 'aqnaw - general purpose
n. Daqtagh - warrior's knife
n. ghojmeH taj - boy's knife
n. ghonDoq - type of slender blade
n. QIS - wavy bladed knife
n. pe'meH taj - cutting knife
n. naH taj - knife for fruits or vegetables
n. SIjwIj, warjum - for food preparation

(1.) Heb. hereb, "the waster," a sharp instrument for circumcision (Josh. 5:2, 3, lit. "knives of flint;" comp. Ex. 4:25); a razor (Ezek. 5:1); a graving tool (Ex. 20:25); an axe (Ezek. 26:9). (2.) Heb. maakeleth, a large knife for slaughtering and cutting up food (Gen. 22:6, 10; Prov. 30:14). (3.) Heb. sakkin, a knife for any purpose, a table knife (Prov. 23:2). (4.) Heb. mahalaph, a butcher's knife for slaughtering the victims offered in sacrifice (Ezra 1:9). (5.) Smaller knives (Heb. ta'ar, Jer. 36:26) were used for sharpening pens. The pruning-knives mentioned in Isa. 18:5 (Heb. mizmaroth) were probably curved knives.

→ The knives of the Egyptians, and of other nations in early times, were probably only of hard stone, and the use of the flint or stone knife was sometimes retained for sacred purposes after the introduction of iron and steel.
→ In their meals the Jews, like other Orientals, made little use of knives, but they were required both for slaughtering animals, either for food or sacrifice, and for cutting up the carcass. (Leviticus 7:33,34; 8:15,20,25; 9:13; Numbers 18:18; 1 Samuel 9:24) etc.
→ Smaller knives were in use for paring fruit (Josephus) and for sharpening pens. (Jeremiah 36:23)
→ The razor was often used for Nazarite purposes, for which a special chamber was reserved in the temple. (Numbers 6:5,9,19; Ezekiel 5:1), etc.
→ The pruning-hooks of (Isaiah 18:5) were probably curved knives.
→ The lancets of the priests of Baal were doubtless pointed knives. (1 Kings 18:28)
  

The edge of the right 'H' hand, resting on the edge of its left counterpart, moves forward several times, as if shaving layers of flesh.