CEFR A1

knife

noun

Meaning

A tool with a sharp blade and a handle, used for cutting.

Examples

He used a sharp knife to slice the bread.
Please pass me the knife so I can cut the cheese.

Synonyms: blade, cutter, dagger, scalpel

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knife (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /naɪf/

Definition

A tool with a sharp blade and a handle, used for cutting.

Examples

He used a sharp knife to slice the bread.
Please pass me the knife so I can cut the cheese.
The chef carefully sharpened his favorite knife.

How to Use knife

knife for cutting (prepositional phrase): A knife used for the purpose of cutting something. — "This is a special knife for cutting bread."
knife edge (collocation): The sharp edge of a knife blade. — "The knife edge was so sharp it could cut paper."

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