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knife A long, sharp blade used for cutting or stabbing things. But not just any things, like vegetables or meat. No, this knife is meant for slicing through the thick skin of a human being's sense of humor. ■ "I told her I was bringing her a birthday present. She said 'No thanks, I don't need any more knives in my life.'"
switchblade A small knife with a hinged blade that can be quickly opened and closed by flicking a button or lever. ■ "I forgot my switchblade at home, so I had to resort to using a regular knife instead."
Armaments A collection of weapons used to defend or attack. ■ "The army's armaments were impressive, but it was the chef's knife that did the most damage."
assault1 A sudden and violent attack, especially with physical violence. ■After losing his temper, the chef lunged at the counter and assaulted it with his knife.
bandages A collection of strips of fabric or paper used to cover and protect wounds. ■ When my friend accidentally cut himself while playing with a knife, he quickly applied some bandages to the wound.
Carve To make a pattern or design on something with a knife or other sharp tool. ■ "I accidentally carved my hand while trying to carve a pumpkin for Halloween."
Carving The act of making a groove in wood or stone with a knife. ■ Why did the chef carve a turkey? To impress his guests!
Cleave To part or separate with force, such as to cut something in two using a sharp object. ■ "I accidentally cleaved my thumb on the knife while preparing dinner."
cut A sudden, sharp separation of something. ■I accidentally cut myself on the kitchen knife while making dinner.
gore A term used to describe a gruesome or disturbing scene or image, often involving blood and violence. ■ My friend accidentally gored himself on his favorite cheese knife while trying to impress his girlfriend.
kris A short, curved knife with a thin blade and a guard on either side. ■ "I accidentally cut myself while sharpening my kris. It's not funny to be bleeding everywhere!"
Mache A large, flat knife used for hacking through plants and other vegetation. ■ "I forgot my mache at home and had to use a stick to cut through the jungle!
Machete A large, single-edged knife with a curved blade, typically used for chopping through vegetation or for hacking at trees. ■ "John tried to cut down the tree with a machete, but instead ended up with a bunch of sticks."
Pieces The smallest unit of a pie, usually cut out with a special knife and served as a single serving. ■ "I'm not hungry for the whole pie, just give me a few pieces to snack on."
Sharpened To give a knife, scissors, or other cutting tool an extremely sharp edge. ■ "I just sharpened my razor to give myself a smooth shave!"
Sharpens To make something or someone sharper, often by using a sharp object. ■ John decided to sharpen his knife before cutting the bread. But as he was turning the handle, he accidentally sharpened his thumb instead!
Sharpest The word "sharpest" is used to describe something that is extremely keen or acute, such as a knife, pencil, or wit. ■ "He may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's definitely the most entertaining!
slashing To cut something with a sharp object, such as a knife or razor, in a sudden and violent manner. ■ "I accidentally slashed my hand on the sharp scissors while cutting the paper."
smear A thin, even layer of something spread over a surface. ■ I accidentally smeared butter on the floor with my knife.
Whittle To slowly and tediously remove the surface of a piece of wood or other material by means of a knife, chisel, or other cutting tool. ■ "I spent hours whittling away at that stubborn knot in the wood."
Whittled To use a knife to shave away material until it is in the desired shape. ■ "I whittled my pencil down to a fine point, just enough to write the perfect note."
wounding A type of injury that causes a person to feel embarrassed or hurt. ■ "I accidentally insulted my friend's mom and it was so wounding, I felt like I had cut him deeper than any knife."
edging The act of carefully moving a knife or other sharp object along the edge of something, often in order to cut it., Also: the state of being edgy or nervous., Alternatively: the act of making a subtle and insidious suggestion or proposal, usually with an ulterior motive. ■ "I'm not sure why you're being so edgy today. Have you had too much coffee?", "The politician was expert at edging closer to his opponent without actually attacking him., "Don't try to edge me in on the pizza. I got here first."
eh A versatile word that can mean "um," "huh," or "what?" depending on the context. It's like a Swiss Army Knife of words. ■ "Hey, did you hear about the guy who invented a new type of eh? He calls it the 'Ehhhhhhh!'
forearm A long, thin piece of meat that is commonly used for making sausages and other pork products. ■ When cooking breakfast, John accidentally chopped off a piece of his forearm while using the kitchen knife. He had to rush to the hospital and explain to the doctor that he was just trying to make bacon and eggs.
Infomercial A television program that combines the style of a news broadcast with advertising, often featuring a charismatic presenter and a catchy jingle. ■ "Did you hear about the infomercial for the revolutionary new knife that can cut four loaves of bread at once? It's the ultimate solution to all your cutting needs! Just remember: 'You cut, we pay!'
lacerated To be cut into shreds or torn apart, often with blood involved. This can refer to physical injury as well as emotional pain. ■ "I accidentally lacerated my hand on the kitchen knife while chopping vegetables.", "My heart was lacerated when I found out my favorite band was breaking up.
Murderous Capable of committing murder., Extremely dangerous or harmful, often resulting in death., Used to describe a person or thing that is extremely aggressive and violent. ■ "The killer's weapon was a murderous combination of a knife and a gun.", "His temper was so murderous, he could turn even the sweetest of people into monsters., "The storm was so murderous that it destroyed everything in its path."
razor A sharp tool used for cutting, typically made of steel or another hard material. It can also refer to a witty or clever saying. ■ I forgot my razor at home, so I had to use a dull knife to shave. But when I got back, I realized I was actually cleaner than before!
reflex A sudden and involuntary movement or action in response to a stimulus. Often used in the context of medicine to refer to a protective mechanism that prevents damage to an organ. ■ After cutting her hand on a knife, Jane's reflex to protect herself caused her fingers to automatically curl into a fist.
rim noun - the edge of a circular object, such as the top of a pizza or the bottom of a car tire. ■ "I accidentally bit off a piece of pizza with my teeth instead of cutting it with a knife. That's what you call a pizza rim job!
Scalped To have one's head or hair forcibly removed from the body, usually by someone with a sharp object such as a knife or scissors. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home, so I had to scalp a stranger on the street to get some money!"
serge A highly skilled and talented person who has been trained in the art of using a serge, a sharp-edged knife used for cutting paper or cardboard. ■ "I once met a guy who called himself a serge. He was pretty good at it too, but he got really upset when I asked him to cut out my birthday cake."
sharpener A device used to sharpen knives, scissors, and other cutting tools. It is typically powered by electricity or manual cranking. ■ "I accidentally cut myself on the dull blade of my knife. I should have used a sharpener to keep it sharp."
wound A deep injury or scratch on the skin caused by a sharp object, such as a knife or a nail. ■ "I accidentally cut myself on a rusty old key while rummaging through my father's attic.", A metaphorical injury to one's pride or self-esteem caused by someone else's criticism or insult. ■ "The cruel review of my book left me feeling wounded and humiliated."