- plural of knife.
knives
Example Sentences
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Handheld multitools are a great item to keep on hand, with many options featuring various knives, bottle openers, screwdrivers, and even scissors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Arrabaca had two axes, a hammer, a machete, six fireworks and three fixed-blade knives, Barnacle said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Why did he keep a box of knives under his bed?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
But the CPS said Digwa chose to carry two ceremonial knives and that the judge's finding of fact made clear he agreed with its assessment that the weapon used was a kirpan.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
The sun coming into the room felt like knives going through my eyes, and I rolled over, hoping to get away from the pain.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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