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Knife

/nˈaɪf/
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(noun) A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.

This knife was very useful to me.
The knife we used to cut the bread with was sharp.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She used a sharp ____ to slice the fresh loaf of bread into several thick pieces for the guests today.

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