knife
/naɪf/
noun
A tool with a sharp blade for cutting
“Use a knife to cut the bread.”
סכין
Knife is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A tool with a sharp blade for cutting" In Hebrew, knife translates to סכין.
Example Sentences
- He used a knife to cut the apple into slices.
- Always hold a knife by the handle, never by the blade.
- The butter knife is softer and safer than a sharp knife.
Did You Know? The knife is the oldest tool ever made by humans — stone knives have been found that are over 2.5 million years old. Before forks existed, people used knives to both cut and pick up their food at the table. The Swiss Army knife was invented in 1891 and originally had only four tools — now some models have over 80!
Common Word Combinations
butter knifesharp knifeknife and forkpenknife
Related Words
forkscissors-itembladecut
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