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KNIFELIKE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does knifelike mean? 

KNIFELIKE (adjective)
  The adjective KNIFELIKE has 4 senses:

1. cutting or able to cut as if with a knifeplay

2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctionsplay

3. painful as if caused by a sharp instrumentplay

4. having a sharp or distinct edgeplay

  Familiarity information: KNIFELIKE used as an adjective is uncommon.


 Dictionary entry details 


KNIFELIKE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Cutting or able to cut as if with a knife

Similar:

sharp (having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Synonyms:

acute; discriminating; incisive; keen; knifelike; penetrating; penetrative; piercing; sharp

Context example:

frequent penetrative observations

Similar:

perceptive (having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment)


Sense 3

Meaning:

Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Synonyms:

cutting; keen; knifelike; lancinate; lancinating; piercing; stabbing

Context example:

lancinating pain

Similar:

sharp (keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point)


Sense 4

Meaning:

Having a sharp or distinct edge

Context example:

a narrow knifelike profile

Similar:

distinct (easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined)


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