knifelike \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\adjective : resembling or suggesting a knife: a.: having a sharp edge or ridge < a knifelike ridge of land > < a narrow knifelike profile > b.: keen and incisive < icy knifelike reasoning > c.: sharp and penetrating : piercing < knifelike pains > < a knifelike cold >