-
1 Knife
subs.Knife for leather work: P. τομεύς, ὁ.Sacrificial knife: V. σφαγίς, ἡ, σφαγεύς, ὁ.War to the knife: P. and V. πόλεμος ἄσπονδος, ὁ, P. πόλεμος ἀκήρυκτος, ὁ.It is not like a wise physician to mutter charms over a wound that needs the knife: V. οὐ πρὸς ἰατροῦ σοφοῦ θρηνεῖν ἐπῳδὰς πρὸς τομῶντι πήματι (Soph., Aj. 581).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Knife
-
2 knife
1. plural - knives; noun1) (an instrument for cutting: He carved the meat with a large knife.) μαχαίρι2) (such an instrument used as a weapon: She stabbed him with a knife.) μαχαίρι2. verb(to stab with a knife: He knifed her in the back.) μαχαιρώνω -
3 jack-knife
-
4 paper-knife
noun (a knife used for opening envelopes etc.) χαρτοκόπτης -
5 pen-knife
noun (a pocket-knife with blades which fold into the handle.) σουγιάς -
6 Pruning-knife
subs.P. and V. δρέπανον, τό (Eur., Cycl. 394).Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Pruning-knife
-
7 blunt
1. adjective1) ((of objects) having no point or sharp edge: a blunt knife.) αμβλύς2) ((of people) (sometimes unpleasantly) straightforward or frank in speech: She was very blunt, and said that she did not like him.) απότομος2. verb(to make less sharp: This knife has been blunted by years of use.) στομώνω, αμβλύνω- bluntly- bluntness -
8 -handled
a long-handled knife.) με χειρολαβή -
9 attack
[ə'tæk] 1. verb1) (to make a sudden, violent attempt to hurt or damage: He attacked me with a knife; The village was attacked from the air.) επιτίθεμαι2) (to speak or write against: The Prime Minister's policy was attacked in the newspapers.) επιτίθεμαι φραστικά3) ((in games) to attempt to score a goal.) κάνω `επίθεση` με σκοπό να σκοράρω4) (to make a vigorous start on: It's time we attacked that pile of work.) καταπιάνομαι2. noun1) (an act or the action of attacking: The brutal attack killed the old man; They made an air attack on the town.) επίθεση2) (a sudden bout of illness: heart attack; an attack of 'flu.) (για ξαφνική επιδείνωση υγείας) κρίση, προσβολή -
10 bayonet
['beiənit](a knife-like instrument of steel fixed to the end of a rifle barrel.) ξιφολόγχη -
11 blade
[bleid]1) (the cutting part of a knife etc: His penknife has several different blades.) λεπίδα2) (the flat part of a leaf etc: a blade of grass.) λογχοειδές φύλλο3) (the flat part of an oar.) παλάμη κουπιού -
12 buttery
adjective a buttery knife.) βουτυρωμένος, καλυμμένος με βούτυρο -
13 cleanly
I adverbThe knife cut cleanly through the cheese.) πέρα ως πέρα -
14 cleaver
noun (a butcher's knife.) μπαλτάς -
15 dagger
['dæɡə](a knife or short sword for stabbing.) εγχειρίδιο,στιλέτο -
16 edge
[e‹] 1. noun1) (the part farthest from the middle of something; a border: Don't put that cup so near the edge of the table - it will fall off; the edge of the lake; the water's edge.) άκρη2) (the cutting side of something sharp, eg a knife or weapon: the edge of the sword.) κόψη3) (keenness; sharpness: The chocolate took the edge off his hunger.) ένταση,δριμύτητα2. verb1) (to form a border to: a handkerchief edged with lace.) πλαισιώνω,ρελιάζω2) (to move or push little by little: He edged his chair nearer to her; She edged her way through the crowd.) σπρώχνω,προχωρώ σιγά-σιγά•- edging- edgy
- edgily
- edginess
- have the edge on/over
- on edge -
17 fork
[fo:k] 1. noun1) (an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things: We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.) πιρούνι/δίκρανο2) (the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions: a fork in the river.) διχάλα3) (one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides: Take the left fork (of the road).) διακλάδωση2. verb1) ((of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions: The main road forks here.) διακλαδίζομαι2) ((of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided: The car forked left.) ακολουθώ διακλάδωση3) (to lift or move with a fork: The farmer forked the hay.) μετακινώ(με δίκρανο),σκαλίζω•- forked- fork-lift truck
- fork out -
18 hair('s)-breadth
noun (a very small distance: That knife missed me by a hair's-breadth.) παρά τρίχα -
19 hair('s)-breadth
noun (a very small distance: That knife missed me by a hair's-breadth.) παρά τρίχα -
20 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) κρατώ2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) κρατώ3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) κρατώ4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) αντέχω,βαστώ5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) κρατώ6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) κρατώ9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) αμπάρι
См. также в других словарях:
Knife throwing — is an art, sport, or variously an entertainment technique, involving an artist skilled in the art of throwing knives, the weapons thrown, and a target.The throwing knifeThe desirable properties for a throwing knife differ from those of a common… … Wikipedia
Knife legislation — is legislation regarding knives. Having the potential to be used as offensive weapons, carrying knives in public is forbidden by law in many countries. Exceptions may be made for hunting knives, and for knives used for work related purposes (e.g … Wikipedia
Knife — (n[imac]f), n.; pl. {Knives} (n[imac]vz). [OE. knif, AS. cn[=i]f; akin to D. knijf, Icel. kn[=i]fr, Sw. knif, Dan. kniv.] 1. An instrument consisting of a thin blade, usually of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting, fastened to a handle, but … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Knife grass — Knife Knife (n[imac]f), n.; pl. {Knives} (n[imac]vz). [OE. knif, AS. cn[=i]f; akin to D. knijf, Icel. kn[=i]fr, Sw. knif, Dan. kniv.] 1. An instrument consisting of a thin blade, usually of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting, fastened to a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Knife in the Water (film) — Knife in the Water Original Polish poster Directed by Roman Polanski Produced by Stani … Wikipedia
Knife River (Montana) — Knife River Lugar designado por el censo de los Estados Unidos … Wikipedia Español
knife — ► NOUN (pl. knives) 1) a cutting instrument consisting of a blade fixed into a handle. 2) a cutting blade on a machine. ► VERB 1) stab with a knife. 2) cut like a knife. ● at knifepoint … English terms dictionary
Knife River (disambiguation) — Knife River may be:Rivers*The Knife River, a tributary of Lake Superior in Minnesota in the United States *The Knife River, a tributary of the Snake River in Minnesota in the United States *The Knife River in North Dakota in the United States *… … Wikipedia
knife-edge — n [singular] 1.) a situation in which the result is extremely uncertain on a knife edge ▪ His future in the job is balanced on a knife edge . ▪ a knife edge vote 2.) a situation which makes someone very anxious on a knife edge ▪ Living with him,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Knife money — is the name of large, cast, bronze, knife shaped coins produced by various governments and kingdoms in what is now known as China, approximately 2500 years ago.External links* [http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/goto?id=OBJ2265… … Wikipedia
knife-point — knifeˈ point noun The sharp tip of a knife (at knife point under threat of injury by a knife) • • • Main Entry: ↑knife … Useful english dictionary
