knife thrust

Thân thiện

A chef demonstrates a proper knife thrust into a cutting board.

Definition

Noun: A sudden, forceful penetration made with a knife or a similar sharp, pointed weapon.

Usage

This term specifically describes the action and result of driving a sharp point into something, typically in a violent attack. - The victim died from a single, deep knife thrust to the chest. - He parried the attacker's knife thrust with his forearm.

Advanced Usage

• "to deliver a knife thrust": To execute such an attacking motion.
  • The assassin delivered a precise knife thrust from behind.

Variants and Related Words

• Stab (n): A synonym, often used more generally.
  • He suffered multiple stab wounds.
• Thrust (n/v): The broader action of pushing something forcefully.
  • He made a thrust with his foil. (fencing)
• Knifing (n): The act of attacking with a knife.
  • The knifing occurred in a dark alley.

Synonyms

• Stab
• Jab (can imply a shorter, quicker motion)
• Puncture wound (clinical term)

Related Phrases

• A thrust of a knife: A slightly more descriptive phrasing with the same meaning.
  • It was a mortal wound, caused by a thrust of a knife.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
   • one strong stab to the heart killed him

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stab
• thrust