shiv in French
shiv in French is surin, suriner — shiv means a makeshift knife, often improvised from an everyday object.
shiv in French
surin
A knife, especially a makeshift one fashioned from something not normally used as a weapon (like a plastic spoon or a toothbrush).
suriner
(transitive, by extension) To stab (someone) with anything not normally used as a stabbing weapon.
What does "shiv" mean?
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noun A makeshift knife, often improvised from an everyday object.
"Guards found a shiv hidden under the mattress."
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verb To stab someone with a shiv or improvised blade.
"He was shivved in a prison yard fight."
shiv in a sentence
- Guards found a shiv hidden under the mattress.
- He was shivved in a prison yard fight.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shiv" in French?
"shiv" in French is surin, suriner. shiv means: A makeshift knife, often improvised from an everyday object.
How do you use "shiv" in a sentence?
Example: "Guards found a shiv hidden under the mattress." In French, "shiv" is surin, suriner.
Are there other ways to say "shiv" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "shiv": surin, suriner.
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