Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Plural of
knife .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- n. pl. of
knife . Seeknife .
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- noun Plural form of
knife .
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Examples
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The Jews seem to have performed the rite of circumcision with flint implements, for we read in Exodus that Zipporah, the wife of Moses, took a sharp stone for that purpose; and the phrase translated "sharp knives" in Joshua v. 2 -- "At that time the Lord said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time" -- should be translated, as in the marginal reference, _knives of flint_.
Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood Hugh Macmillan
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While this really may be the "best of the best" in knives, it is something that not even 1% of the hunting population could afford.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELL!!!! your “dating older women” and waving at people by holding large knives is always entertaining.
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To suggest otherwise in the case of knives is unreasonable.
The Volokh Conspiracy » School Board Violating California Law? 2010
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Maybe if the importation of one-handed opening knives is banned, a quality USA made selection will be manufactured!
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In addition to sharpening methods the guide also talks about the different types of steel used in knives and which hold an edge better than others.
Learn To Sharpen Good Knives With Water Stones | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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The result is to remove knives from a small group of generally responsible & well behaved youngsters, whilst doing zero about the owning & carrying of knives amongst the group responsible for the crimes involving knives.
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While this really may be the "best of the best" in knives, it is something that not even 1% of the hunting population could afford.
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The result is to remove knives from a small group of generally responsible & well behaved youngsters, whilst doing zero about the owning & carrying of knives amongst the group responsible for the crimes involving knives.
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Maybe if the importation of one-handed opening knives is banned, a quality USA made selection will be manufactured!
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