Definition

A part of a knife blade that is not sharpened, located in front of the guard, or the indentation where the blade meets the handle.

Example

The choil of the knife allows for better control when cutting.

Conversation

I noticed that my knife has a unique choil design.

Really? What does that do exactly?

It helps with better control when cutting, especially for finer tasks.

That sounds really useful; I might look for a knife with a choil too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'choil' originates from Old English 'coyl', meaning a type of fish, specifically a small eel or a similar creature. It refers to this particular aquatic animal.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for a small eel, 'coyl', to remember that 'choil' refers to a type of fish.

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