Definitions
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- adjective Resembling a
knife or itseffects .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
- adjective painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
- adjective having a sharp or distinct edge
- adjective having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Etymologies
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Examples
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Police confiscated a "knifelike" weapon, but would not give more details about it.
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Police confiscated a "knifelike" weapon, but would not give more details about it.
unknown title 2009
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Police confiscated a "knifelike" weapon, but would not give more details about it.
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They were awakened by the first, knifelike rays of the sun as it pierced the eastern sky.
GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011
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People with this condition will experience sharp, knifelike pain and numbness.
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He paused, his usual carefree gaze cutting with knifelike precision.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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He dodged their knifelike claws, swinging his fists to send them flying.
Dreams of a Dark Warrior Kresley Cole 2011
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They were awakened by the first, knifelike rays of the sun as it pierced the eastern sky.
GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011
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He paused, his usual carefree gaze cutting with knifelike precision.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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They were awakened by the first, knifelike rays of the sun as it pierced the eastern sky.
GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011
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