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/nuyf"ejd'/, adj.having a thin, sharp edge.[1860-65]
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knife-edged — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : having an edge like a knife; usually : extremely sharp or precise knife edged pleats a knife edged wit * * * /nuyf ejd /, adj. having a thin, sharp edge. [1860 65] * * * knife edged «NYF EHJD», adjective. having … Useful english dictionary
knife-edged — /ˈnaɪf ɛdʒd/ (say nuyf ejd) adjective having a thin, sharp edge …
knife edge — knife′ edge n. 1) the cutting edge of a knife 2) anything with a sharp edge 3) hor a wedge on the fine edge of which a scale beam, pendulum, or the like, balances or oscillates • Etymology: 1810–20 knife′ edged , adj … From formal English to slang
knife — [nīf] n. pl. knives [ME knif < OE cnif, akin to Ger kneif, ON knīfr < IE * gneibh (> Lith gnaibis, a pinching): for base see KNEAD] 1. a cutting or stabbing instrument with a sharp blade, single edged or double edged, set in a handle 2.… … English World dictionary
Knife throwing — is an art, sport, or variously an entertainment technique, involving an artist skilled in the art of throwing knives, the weapons thrown, and a target.The throwing knifeThe desirable properties for a throwing knife differ from those of a common… … Wikipedia
Knife legislation — is legislation regarding knives. Having the potential to be used as offensive weapons, carrying knives in public is forbidden by law in many countries. Exceptions may be made for hunting knives, and for knives used for work related purposes (e.g … Wikipedia
Knife — A knife is a handheld sharp edged instrument consisting of handle attached to a blade used for cutting. The knife is a tool that can be used as a weapon. Its origins date as far back as two and a half million years ago, as evidenced by the… … Wikipedia
knife handle — Razor Ra zor (r[=a] z[ e]r), n. [OE. rasour, OF. rasur, LL. rasor: cf. F. rasoir, LL. rasorium. See {Raze}, v. t., {Rase}, v. t.] 1. A keen edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or the head; also called a {straight … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
edged — adjective 1. having a specified kind of border or edge (Freq. 5) a black edged card rough edged leaves dried sweat left salt edged patches • Similar to: ↑bordered 2. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character … Useful english dictionary
knife grinder — noun 1. : one that grinds knives: as a. : an itinerant tradesman who sharpens knives or other edged tools b. : a device (as a grindstone or emery wheel) used for grinding or sharpening knives or other edged tools 2. : a European nightjar… … Useful english dictionary
