Knifing
Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪf/
Knifing (noun)
- A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting food or other things.
- A sharp tool used as a weapon to hurt or threaten someone.
Examples
- She used a knife to slice the bread.
- A sharp knife makes chopping vegetables easier.
Common collocations: sharp knife, kitchen knife, use a knife, carry a knife, knife attack
Knifing (verb)
- To stab or cut something or someone with a sharp tool.
Examples
- He threatened to knife his opponent.
- She knifed the fruit open with precision.