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knife

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/naɪf/ · knife

A tool with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.

Meanings

nounformal

A tool with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.

ایک آلہ جس میں دھاتی بلیڈ اور ایک ہینڈل ہوتا ہے، جس کا استعمال کاٹنے یا ہتھیار کے طور پر کیا جاتا ہے۔

چُھری

chhuri

Synonyms

bladecutting toolweaponچمچبیلچہسردین

Antonyms

spoonforkچمچکانٹا

Common Collocations

  • kitchen knife
  • butter knife
  • pocket knife

Example Sentences

I used a knife to cut the vegetables.

میں نے سبزیاں کاٹنے کے لئے چُھری استعمال کی۔

main ne sabziyaan kaatne ke liye chhuri istemal ki.

Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.

اس چُھری کے ساتھ احتیاط برتو؛ یہ بہت تیز ہے۔

is chhuri ke saath ihtiyaat barto; yeh bahut tez hai.

She always carries a small knife in her bag.

وہ ہمیشہ اپنے بیگ میں ایک چھوٹی چُھری رکھتی ہے۔

woh hamesha apne bag mein aik chhoti chhuri rakhti hai.

Easily Confused With

blade:A blade is a part of a knife, but it refers to the cutting edge itself, not the whole tool.

Word Family

knifing
verbچُھری چلانا
knife-edge
nounچُھری کی دھار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of cutting your favorite fruits with a knife.

Imagine a knife slicing through an apple.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چُھری بے چُھری کے کام نہیں آتی۔

chhuri be chhuri ke kaam nahi aati.

A knife is useless without a hand.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cnīf" — a cutting tool

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Old English to Middle English as the usage of knives expanded in various cultures for cutting and preparation of food.