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knife in Dutch

knife in Dutch is mes, lemmet — knife means a tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

knife in Dutch

mes
noun
mes
noun
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.
lemmet
noun
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.

What does "knife" mean?

  1. noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
    "She sliced the bread with a bread knife."
  2. verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
    "He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle."
  3. verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.
    "Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote."
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knife in a sentence

  • She sliced the bread with a bread knife.
  • Always keep your kitchen knives sharp — a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.
  • He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle.
  • Party insiders accused him of knifing his own leader before the vote.

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What is "knife" in Dutch?

"knife" in Dutch is mes, lemmet. knife means: A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

How do you use "knife" in a sentence?

Example: "She sliced the bread with a bread knife." In Dutch, "knife" is mes, lemmet.

Are there other ways to say "knife" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "knife": mes, lemmet.

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