knife

a small sharp tool with a blade and handle, used for cutting food or as a weapon

cuchillo

• use a knife to cut something

Collocations knife and fork · a sharp knife

• Use a knife and fork.

  Utilice cuchillo y tenedor.

a weapon with a sharp blade, used for stabbing or cutting

cuchillo (de combate)

• use a knife as a weapon

Collocations a fighting knife · stab someone with a knife

• He stabbed the victim with a knife.

  Lo apuñaló con un cuchillo.

a piece of cutlery or equipment that resembles a knife in shape or function

cuchilla, hoja (de cuchillo)

• use something as if it were a knife

Collocations a razor blade · a penknife

• He used the broken bottle like a knife.

  Usó el frasco roto como un cuchillo.