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shiv
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shiv  (shv)
n. Slang
A knife, razor, or other sharp or pointed implement, especially one used as a weapon.

[Probably Romany chiv, blade.]

shiv [ʃɪv]
n
a variant spelling of chiv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.shiv - a knife used as a weapon
knife - a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point


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