1. (

• knife

) edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle ;

2. (

• knife ,

) a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point ;

3. (

• tongue ,
• knife

) any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark" ;

1. (

• knife ,
• stab ,

) use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death" ;