knife in Greek
knife in Greek is μαχαίρι, λεπίδα, μαχαιρώνω — knife means a tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
knife in Greek
μαχαίρι
Pronounced: machairi
λεπίδα
Pronounced: lepida
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.
μαχαίρι
Pronounced: machairi
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.
μαχαιρώνω
Pronounced: machairono
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
What does "knife" mean?
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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."
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verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
"He was knifed in the arm during the scuffle."
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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 Greek?
"knife" in Greek is μαχαίρι, λεπίδα, μαχαιρώνω. 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 pronounce μαχαίρι?
"knife" in Greek is μαχαίρι, pronounced "machairi".
How do you use "knife" in a sentence?
Example: "She sliced the bread with a bread knife." In Greek, "knife" is μαχαίρι, λεπίδα, μαχαιρώνω.
Are there other ways to say "knife" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "knife": μαχαίρι, λεπίδα, μαχαιρώνω.
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