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knifer

knifer

8.8
A person who makes or sells knives as a job
  • noun
  • /ˈnaɪfər/
: cuchillero
  • Many people in the town relied on the local knifer for their kitchen tools.

Examples

  • As a young apprentice, he learned the trade from a master knifer.

  • The talented knifer provided custom-made knives for professional chefs in the area.

  • The skilled knifer crafted beautiful blades for the entire community.

  • The skilled knifer crafted beautiful blades.

  • Many knifers attend the annual knife show.

  • After years of practice, the local knifer became known for his exquisite knife designs.

  • Local restaurants often purchase their knives from the experienced knifer downtown.

Synonyms

cutler
vsknifer
1 9.9

A person or shop that makes and sells knives and other cutting tools

is narrower, focusing professionally on making or working with sharp tools
blader
vsknifer
9.3

A person who sharpens or fixes knives and other cutting tools

focuses more on making or selling rather than repair work

How Skilled

cutler
1 9.9
knifer
8.8
beginner
78 1.0

Surface Forms

knifer singular
knifers plural

Morphology

knifer = knife (transparent) = knife + er

The sense is a straightforward occupational agent noun built from 'knife' plus '-er'.

Etymology

Knifer comes from knife + -er, with -er meaning 'person who does something'. A helpful way to remember is like baker: a baker makes bread, so a knifer can mean 'a person who makes or sells knives'.