throwing knife
ˈθroʊɪŋ naɪf
throwing knives
Definition

Definition of throwing knife - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

weapon sportTECH.knife made for throwing at targets or in competitionsTECH.
  • He used a throwing knife in the contest.
  • The throwing knife landed perfectly on the target.
  • He practiced daily with his throwing knife.
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Images of throwing knife

  • throwing knife: knife made for throwing at targets or in competitions
    knife made for throwing at targets or in competitions

Expressions with throwing

throwing weightn.
influence or power used to achieve something
He used his throwing weight to get the project approved.
it's throwing it downexp.
means it is raining very heavily
It's throwing it down outside, so take an umbrella!
axe throwingn.
activity of throwing axes for fun
We went axe throwing for John's birthday party.
feel like throwing upv.
experience a sensation of imminent vomiting
After the roller coaster ride, I feel like throwing up.
throwing axen.
small axe made for throwing, often used in sports
He practiced with a throwing axe at the range.
throwing starn.
small, sharp weapon designed for throwing
He expertly handled the throwing star during the martial arts demonstration..

Expressions with knife

knife's edgen.
critical or dangerous situation
The negotiations were on a knife's edge.
bring a knife to a gunfightv.
enter a challenge without enough preparation or proper tools
He brought a knife to a gunfight by not studying for the exam.
like a hot knife through butteradv.
done very smoothly and easily without any difficulty
He moved like a hot knife through butter during the dance.
like a knife through butteradv.
with great ease and smoothness
The car moved through traffic like a knife through butter.
under the knifeadj.
in the process of having surgery
She is under the knife for her knee today.
hold at knife pointv.
threaten someone using a knife for control
The robber held the cashier at knife point.
take a knife to a gunfightv.
act with inadequate means in a situation needing more power
He took a knife to a gunfight by arriving without enough backup.
turn the knifev.
make someone's pain or sadness worse on purpose
She turned the knife by reminding him of his mistake.
twist the knifev.
deliberately worsen someone's distress or anger
He twisted the knife by reminding her of past failures.
cut like a knifev.
cause a sharp pain or sensation
The cold wind cut like a knife through my jacket.

Terms related to throwing knife

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Terms with throwing knife included in their meaning

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knife throwern.
sports
person practicing knife throwing as a sport or hobby

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  1. French:couteau de lancer, ...
  2. German:Wurfmesser, ...
  3. Italian:coltello da lancio, ...
  4. Spanish:cuchillo arrojadizo, ...
  5. Portuguese:faca de arremesso, ...
  6. Chinese:飞刀, ...
  7. Japanese:スローイングナイフ, ...
  8. Arabic:سِكِّين رَمْي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַכִּין זְרִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:бросковой нож, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кинджальний ніж, ...
  12. Hindi:फेंकने वाला चाकू, ...

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