English · Daily Life
knives
/naɪvz/
[/naɪvz/]
plural of knife
Beginnernoun
Definition
Knives is the irregular plural of knife, sharp tools used for cutting.
Example
Put the clean knives back in the drawer.
Put the clean knives back in the drawer.
Etymology
From Old English 'cnīf'; the 'fe' changes to 'ves' in the plural.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in the kitchen and at meals.