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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 knife
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
3. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
4. having a sharp or distinct edge
Familiarity information: KNIFELIKE used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
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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