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Definitions

knife-edge

NOUN
fold
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pleat
STRONG
bend circumvolution cockle convolution corrugation crease crimp crinkle flection flexure furrow gather gathering groove lap lapel layer loop overlap plait plica plication ply pucker ridge ruck ruffle rumple shirring smocking tuck turn wrinkle
WEAK
dog's ear plicature rimple rivel ruche
Antonyms
STRONG
line
NOUN
plica
Synonyms
STRONG
bend circumvolution cockle convolution corrugation crease crimp crinkle flection flexure furrow gather gathering groove lap lapel layer loop overlap plait pleat plication ply pucker ridge ruck ruffle shirring smocking tuck turn wrinkle
WEAK
crumple dog's ear plicature rimple rivel ruche rumple
Antonyms
STRONG
line smoothness
NOUN
plication
Synonyms
STRONG
bend circumvolution cockle convolution corrugation crease crimp crinkle flection flexure furrow gather gathering groove lap lapel layer loop overlap plait pleat plica ply pucker ridge ruck ruffle shirring smocking tuck turn wrinkle
WEAK
crumple dog's ear plicature rimple rivel ruche rumple
Antonyms
STRONG
line smoothness
NOUN
rimple
Synonyms
WEAK
bend circumvolution cockle convolution corrugation crease crimp crinkle crumple dog's ear flection flexure furrow gather gathering groove lap lapel layer loop overlap plait pleat plica plication plicature ply pucker ridge rivel ruche ruck ruffle rumple shirring smocking tuck turn wrinkle
NOUN
ruck
Synonyms
STRONG
bend circumvolution cockle convolution corrugation crease crimp crinkle crumple double flection flexure furrow gather gathering groove lap lapel layer loop overlap plait pleat plica plication ply pucker ridge ruffle rumple shirring smocking tuck turn wrinkle
WEAK
dog's ear plicature rimple rivel ruche
Antonyms
STRONG
line smoothness

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, investors should watch Bitcoin through the long weekend with the Middle East situation on a knife edge and market-moving news all but inevitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But South Africa roared back into the contest in the second half of the day as Australia collapsed to 144-8 - a lead of 218 - to leave the match on a knife edge.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

A series that was on a knife edge until its final seconds featured funding battles, scrambles for flights and accommodation, a tour manager carrying £29,000 in a briefcase, disappearing kit and emotional phone calls home.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

"It's been on a knife edge as to whether our house will get inundated or not, so there's been quite a bit of anxiety," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

“I want a stamp,” I said, teetering on the knife edge of rudeness.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.