knife
noun
an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.
knifing
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present participleof knife.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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All three have brought a certain fearlessness to the court as freshmen, whether it be Howell confidently pulling the trigger from deep or Heckel knifing through the lane.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
He didn’t shy from knifing through traffic and taking the ball to the basket, oftentimes hitting the floor hard.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2022
They make it look easy: crisp gymnastics through the air, knifing impact with the water and barely a splash upon entry.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2021
Bolsonaro, 66, has been in the Sao Paulo hospital since Wednesday for treatment relating to an obstructed intestine following the 2018 knifing.
From Reuters ● Jul. 17, 2021
It came knifing in through the tiny peep-hole in the pocket and whooshed around her like a hurricane.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
