knives
word
/ˈnaɪvz/
NYVz
/nˈaɪvz/
NYVz
Definition
Knives are tools with sharp blades used for cutting food, materials, or other things. It is the plural form of 'knife'.
Usage & Nuances
'Knives' is an irregular plural: 'knife' → 'knives', not 'knifes'. Common collocations include 'kitchen knives', 'sharp knives', 'steak knives', and 'put the knives away'. Be careful not to confuse it with the verb phrase 'knife through' or the singular 'knife'.
Spanish: cuchillosPortuguese (BR): facasPortuguese (PT): facasChinese (Simplified): 刀具 - 刀子Chinese (Traditional): 刀具 - 刀子Hindi: चाकूArabic: سكاكينBengali: ছুরিগুলোRussian: ножиJapanese: ナイフ（複数形）Vietnamese: dao (số nhiều)Korean: 칼들Turkish: bıçaklarUrdu: چاقوئیںIndonesian: pisau-pisau
Example Sentences
These knives are very sharp.
basic
We need clean knives for dinner.
basic
Can you put the knives back in the drawer?
natural
I bought a new set of kitchen knives last week.
natural
Those cheap knives get dull really fast.
natural
The chef keeps his knives in a wooden box.
basic