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Vocabulary Entry
shiv
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A knife or other sharp object used as a weapon.
Example Sentences
"He kept a shiv hidden in his boot for protection."
"The inmate fashioned a shiv from a piece of plastic."
"In the dark alley, I spotted a figure brandishing a shiv."
V
verb
To stab or slash someone with a shiv.
Example Sentences
"They planned to shiv the rival gang member in the parking lot."
"During the fight, he tried to shiv his opponent."
"The movie depicted a scene where one character attempted to shiv another."
A
adjective
Describing something that is sharp or pointed, often used in a metaphorical context.
Example Sentences
"He made a shiv remark that cut deep."
"Her shiv comments left everyone in silence."
"The shiv edges of their disagreement were evident in the atmosphere."