knifelike

/ˈnaɪfˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a knife, especially in sharpness or thinness.
    • Her knifelike cheekbones gave her face a striking, angular look.
    • The rock formation had a knifelike edge that could slice skin.
    • The wind had a knifelike chill that cut through his coat.
  2. Very sharp or penetrating, as in a sound, pain, or remark.
    • A knifelike pain shot through his leg when he stood up.
    • The singer's voice had a knifelike clarity that pierced the silence.
    • Her knifelike tone made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
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