nounπShareA perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion."My dad grows chive in his garden, and he uses them to add a mild onion flavor to his scrambled eggs. "plantvegetablefoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb."I sprinkled chives on my baked potato for extra flavor. "vegetableplantfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe style and stigma of a flower, especially saffron."The chef carefully separated the chive of the saffron crocus, knowing its delicate threads held the key to the paella's vibrant color and distinctive flavor. "plantbiologypartfoodvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A knife.""He pulled a chive from his boot and threatened the informant." "weaponutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A file.""He used a chive hidden in his boot to try and break free from his chains." "weaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A saw."The safecracker pulled out his chive and began to carefully cut through the metal door. "utensilweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(thieves' cant) To stab.""He threatened to chive anyone who crossed him in the back alley gambling den." "actionpoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(thieves' cant) To cut."Seeing the guard approach, the lookout signaled to chive the rope before anyone could see them escaping. "languageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading