dirk

noun
UK: /dɜːk/
US: /dɝːk/
  1. A long knife with a straight blade.

    1. He carried a dirk for protection.
    2. The sailor concealed a dirk beneath his coat as he entered the tavern.

Synonyms

dagger knife blade

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dirk" is /dɜːk/ in British English and /dɝːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dirk": dagger, knife, blade.

Example usage of "dirk": "He carried a dirk for protection.". More examples on the page.