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knifelike meaning and definition
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Definition of knifelike (adjective)
- cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- "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 penetrative observations"
- synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp
- painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
- having a sharp or distinct edge
- "a narrow knifelike profile"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet