nounπShareA perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion."My grandmother grows chives in her garden. "plantvegetablefoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb."I sprinkled fresh chives on my baked potato for extra flavor. "plantvegetablefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe style and stigma of a flower, especially saffron."The chef used chives from the garden to add a hint of saffron-like flavor to the dish. "plantvegetablefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A knife.""He pulled his chives and threatened to cut the man's purse." "weaponutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A file."The experienced con used a chives hidden in his boot to escape from the jail cell. "utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(thieves' cant) A saw."The carpenter used his chive to quickly cut the wood. "utensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(thieves' cant) To stab."The gang planned to chive the old man's wallet during the market. "weaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(thieves' cant) To cut."The gang planned to chive the lock on the warehouse before dawn. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading