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Meaning of knifelike in English
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Classifying Adjective
knifelike
Definitions
1.
cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
Synonyms
sharp
2.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Examples
« an acute observer of politics and politicians »
« incisive comments »
« icy knifelike reasoning »
« as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang »
« penetrating insight »
« frequent pene »
Synonyms
perceptive
3.
as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Examples
« a cutting wind »
« keen winds »
« knifelike cold »
« piercing knifelike pains »
« piercing cold »
« piercing criticism »
« a stabbing pain »
« lancinating pain »
Synonyms
sharp
4.
having a sharp or distinct edge
Examples
« a narrow knifelike profile »
Synonyms
distinct