Food / A2

NYF/naɪf/

A knife is a tool with a sharp blade for cutting: a kitchen knife, a sharp knife, knife and fork. The plural is knives, not “knifes.” Cutlery is the British set word for knives, forks, and spoons. A penknife is a small folding knife. Handle a knife carefully is everyday safety language.

Meaning

A tool with a sharp blade for cutting.

Examples

• “Be careful with that sharp knife.”
• “Put the knives in the top drawer.”
• “He cut the bread with a bread knife.”

Good to know

Plural: knives. knife and fork. British set: cutlery.

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