How to Use "Knife" with Example Sentences

knife (n): a sharp blade used for cutting

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Used with adjectives:

"He used a sharp knife to carve out the wood."
(sharp, carving, pocket, hunting)

"He was having a hard time using the dull knife on his steak."
(dull, small, rusty, plastic)

"She bought a set of kitchen knives."
(kitchen, steak, butter)

Used with verbs:

"The police told the man to lay down his knife."
(lay down, put down, drop)

"I need to sharpen my knife."
(sharpen)

"This knife doesn't cut well."
(cut, slice, work)

"He was armed with a hunting knife."
(be + armed with, carries, has)

"He was arrested for pointing his knife at police officers."
(pointing, waving, wielding)

Used with nouns:

"His knife block sits on the counter."
(block, holder)

"The knife handle broke when he dropped it."
(handle, blade, tip)

"He was injured in a knife attack."
(attack, fight)

Used with prepositions:

"He can cut the rope with his pocket knife."
(with)