Definition of knifelike

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  • knifelike is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • knifelike is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
  • knifelike is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of knifelike

  • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument (adjective)

    Examples

    1. knifelike cold
    2. piercing knifelike pains

    Synonyms

    1. cutting
    2. keen
    3. lancinate
    4. lancinating
    5. piercing
    6. stabbing
  • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adjective)

    Examples

    1. icy knifelike reasoning

    Synonyms

    1. acute
    2. discriminating
    3. incisive
    4. keen
    5. penetrating
    6. penetrative
    7. piercing
    8. sharp
  • cutting or able to cut as if with a knife (adjective)
  • having a sharp or distinct edge (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a narrow knifelike profile

See definition of knifelike in Merriam Webster