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knives

American  
[nahyvz] / naɪvz /

noun

  1. plural of knife.

knives British  
/ naɪvz /

noun

  1. the plural of knife

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New legislation should however, take into account people who use knives for "legitimate" reasons, such as for use in martial arts.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Noem shot knives from her eyes as the representative read out the headlines: “Lewandowski Taking Out Trash at Noem’s D.C. Home.”

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"Why can't it be the same for knives? This way kids won't be able to get hold of them and steal them."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Keith Emerson of the Nice developed a performance-art bit that involved jamming knives between the keys of his Hammond organ.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

It was like being plunged into an ice bath, a thousand small knives pricking at his skin.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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