Topic: UTENSILS
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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | cnif |
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knife1 S3 W3
plural knives [countable]
plural knives [countable]1DDFU a metal blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon [↪ scalpel]: a knife and fork Some young people are carrying knives to defend themselves. a kitchen knife Use a sharp knife to cut the melon into sections.
a knife and forkSome young people are carrying knives to defend themselves.a kitchen knifeUse a sharp knife to cut the melon into sections.2 used to say that people are being extremely unfriendly in criticizing someone : The knives are out for the vice president.
the knives are out (for somebody)
informalThe knives are out for the vice president.3 to say something that makes someone more upset about a subject they are already unhappy about
twist/turn the knife (in the wound)
4 to dislike someone and be very unfriendly towards them
stick/put etc the knife in/into someone
British English informal6 used to say that you felt the people in a room were angry with each other
you could cut the atmosphere/air/tension with a knife
7 used to say that something happens or is done very easily, without any problems
