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I think the biggest thing is clean as you go. Wash all your knives, cutting boards, dishes, when you are done cooking, not look at a sink full of dishes after you are done. Cleaning as you go helps keep away cross contamination and you avoid having food borne bacteria.
Cat Cora

Meaning of "knives" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNIVES

knives  [naɪvz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNIVES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Knives is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KNIVES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

knives

Knife

A knife is a cutting tool with a cutting edge or blade, hand-held or otherwise, with or without a handle. Knife-like tools were used at least two-and-a-half million years ago, as evidenced by the Oldowan tools. Originally made of rock, bone, flint, and obsidian, knives have evolved in construction as technology has, with blades being made from bronze, copper, iron, steel, ceramics, and titanium. Many cultures have their unique version of the knife. Due to its role as humankind's first tool, certain cultures have attached spiritual and religious significance to the knife. Most modern-day knives follow either a fixed-blade or a folding construction style, with blade patterns and styles as varied as their makers and countries of origin. The word knife possibly descends from an old Norse word knifr for blade.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNIVES


archives
ˈɑːkaɪvz
chives
ˈtʃaɪvz
drawknives
ˈdrɔːˌnaɪvz
fives
faɪvz
hives
haɪvz
housewives
ˈhaʊsˌwaɪvz
Ives
aɪvz
lives
laɪvz
midwives
ˈmɪdˌwaɪvz
oldwives
ˈəʊldˌwaɪvz
paperknives
ˈpeɪpəˌnaɪvz
penknives
ˈpennaɪvz
pocketknives
ˈpɒkɪtˌnaɪvz
spaewives
ˈspeɪˌwaɪvz
wives
waɪvz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNIVES

kniphofia
knish
knit
knit stitch
knittable
knitted
knitter
knitting
knitting bag
knitting machine
knitting needle
knitting pattern
knitting wool
knittle
knitwear
knob
knobbed
knobber
knobbier
knobbiest

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNIVES

breadknives
butter knives
case knives
chopping knives
clasp knives
combat knives
dinner knives
fish knives
fruit knives
House of Representatives
jackknives
Maldives
Member of the House of Representatives
palette knives
pruning knives
putty knives
saw-edged knives
steak knives
trench knives
vegetable knives

Synonyms and antonyms of knives in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «KNIVES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «knives» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of knives
bayonet · blade · carver · cut · cutter · gore · impale · jab · lacerate · pierce · slash · spear · stab · thrust · wound

Translation of «knives» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNIVES

Find out the translation of knives to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of knives from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «knives» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuchillos
570 millions of speakers

English

knives
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चाकू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السكاكين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ножи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

facas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছুরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couteaux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pisau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Messer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ナイフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Piso
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dao
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கத்திகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bıçaklar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coltelli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

noże
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ножі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuțite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαχαίρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

messe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

knivar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kniver
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of knives

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNIVES»

The term «knives» is very widely used and occupies the 11.764 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNIVES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «knives» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «knives» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about knives

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10 QUOTES WITH «KNIVES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word knives.
1
Wes Borland
Selling records is fantastic. But if you're not loving what you do, and if everybody is throwing knives at you, it can get old very fast.
2
Robert Farrar Capon
At the root of many a woman's failure to become a great cook lies her failure to develop a workmanlike regard for knives.
3
Billy Connolly
I've always wanted to go to Switzerland to see what the army does with those wee red knives.
4
Cat Cora
I think the biggest thing is clean as you go. Wash all your knives, cutting boards, dishes, when you are done cooking, not look at a sink full of dishes after you are done. Cleaning as you go helps keep away cross contamination and you avoid having food borne bacteria.
5
David Coverdale
The critics love to get out their knives and dine on Coverdale. But the worse the criticism gets, the more successful I become.
6
Tim Curry
One of the best things that ever happened to me was Rocky Horror being a total flop in New York as a play. I mean, it was a disaster, and it was the night of the long knives as far as the critics were concerned.
7
Adam DeVine
I did telemarketing for years, starting at the age of 16, just selling steak knives to old people. Old people go through a weird amount of steak knives. I also sold straight meat over the telephone.
8
Bobby Flay
I probably use my chef's knives more than any other tool in the kitchen. I'm not married to a particular brand, because they all work, they all have sharp blades.
9
Steve Guttenberg
The allure of Hollywood is huge when you don't know anything. You don't know the knives behind the smiles.
10
John Hodgman
I know electric knives are excellent for carving turkeys that have had their bones removed and been forced into a mold to shape them. Please note that those turkeys are called hams.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNIVES»

Discover the use of knives in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to knives and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health
Now, as Forks Over Knives is introducing more people than ever before to the plant-based way to health, this accessible guide provides the information you need to adopt and maintain a plant-based diet.
Gene Stone, 2011
2
Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for ...
Cites the health benefits of a plant-based diet, sharing a year's worth of vegetarian and vegan recipes prepared without refined oils or processed foods.
Del Sroufe, 2012
3
Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide
In this historically rich guide, you'll discover 800 full-color photos, current values for hundreds of pocket knives considered the most popular among collector, and a potpourri of information about methods for creating knives, quirks of ...
Steve Pfeiffer, 2009
4
Blade's Guide to Knives & Their Values
"The complete handbook of knife collecting."
Steve Shackleford, 2010
5
Official Price Guide to Collector Knives
Provides descriptions and prices for collectible knives, along with information about collecting the item, different types and brands, main components, and factors that can affect its value.
C. Houston Price, Mark D. Zalesky, 2008
6
American Premium Guide To Knives & Razors: Identification ...
"[T]he most comprehensive information on collectible cutlery ever assembled to help you spot valuable knives and razors."- Cover.
Jim Sargent, 2008
7
Knives 2014: The World's Greatest Knife Book
You don't have to be the world's utmost authority on custom knives, a collector of high-end pieces with pockets deeper than the Grand Canyon, a maker yourself or an authoritative historian to appreciate the utility and beauty of the ...
Joe Kertzman, 2013
8
500 Knives: Celebrating Traditional and Innovative Designs
Showcases contemporary knife designs in such diverse styles as daggers, hunting knives, kitchen knives, switchblades, swords, axes, and tomahawks, by artists including Frankie Flood, Tim Hancock, Rebecca Sheer, and Vince Evans.
Marthe Le Van, 2009
9
Night of Knives: A Novel of the Malazan Empire
Each is to play a part in a conflict that will not only determine the fate of Malaz City, but also of the world beyond … Drawing on events touched on in the prologue of Steven Erikson’s landmark fantasy Gardens of the Moon, Night of ...
Ian C. Esslemont, 2009
10
Big Book of Pocket Knives: Identification & Values
The author provides market vales and identification information for more than 2,000 pocket knives, in a volume that covers more than 50 brands and includes photos to help collectors identify knives. Original.
Ron Stewart, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNIVES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term knives is used in the context of the following news items.
1
In The UK, Guns Aren't The Problem, It's Knives. And The Number Of …
In fact, with no guns readily available, though there are gun crimes in the UK, knives seem to be the weapon of choice. This isn't surprising. «Town Hall, Jul 15»
2
Batarangs and knives highlight TSA confiscations | WWLP.com
Batarangs and knives highlight TSA confiscations. It is never permissible to pack ammo in your carry-on bag. Bob Burns, TSA Social Media ... «wwlp.com, Jul 15»
3
Warning over huge 'zombie killer' knives used as status symbols by …
Gangs are arming themselves with massive combat and “zombie killer” knives in a terrifying new trend in London, police warned today. «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
4
Boy, six, 'takes two knives to school and threatens to chop off …
Parents fear for children's safety as boy said to have been carrying two knives when he turned up to class is back at Hove primary school. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
850 knives taken off the streets in Essex amnesty
Amnesties in Clacton and Colchester were launched in January. Officers say they've taken eight hundred and fifty knives of the county's streets. «ITV News, Jul 15»
6
Steel Will Knives Introduces the New Druid Neck Knives
New York, NY –-(Ammoland.com)- Steel Will Knives, a premium brand that produces knives with the highest standards of quality, is pleased to ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
7
Brass knuckles, knives pulled in Opp motel fight
A knife fight over a girl at the Travel Inn in Opp landed two local men in jail Wednesday afternoon. Opp Police Chief Mike McDonald said the ... «Andalusia Star-News, Jul 15»
8
Long Lying Knives Come Out for Daleiden, Reporter Who Exposed …
The long knives have come out for videographer David Daleiden, no doubt because his expose of Planned Parenthood's trafficking in baby ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
9
Be selective in catching falling knives
It's raining knives in financial markets. An ancient saw holds that you should never try to catch a falling knife — or, in other words, try to be too ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»
10
Sharpening knives for fish season
The wheel has turned. Salmon are back again. When the fish knives come out I always think of two older men who are gone now. The first is ... «Juneau Empire, Jul 15»

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