小刀 — meaning in English

English meaning

• shiv noun A makeshift knife, often improvised from an everyday object.
• whittle verb To shape a piece of wood by slicing off small slivers with a knife.

Senses

小刀 is used for these senses in English:

• shiv A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).
• whittle A knife; especially, a clasp-knife, pocket knife, or sheath knife.

shiv — full definition

1. noun A makeshift knife, often improvised from an everyday object.
2. verb To stab someone with a shiv or improvised blade.

whittle — full definition

1. verb To shape a piece of wood by slicing off small slivers with a knife.
2. verb To gradually reduce something, especially in size or number, bit by bit.