μαχαιρώνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• knife noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
• stab verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

Senses

μαχαιρώνω is used for these senses in English:

• knife (transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
• stab (transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

knife — full definition

1. noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
2. verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
3. verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.

stab — full definition

1. verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
2. noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
3. noun Informal: an attempt at something.
4. noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.

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