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shiv

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun shiv has 1 sense
  1. shiv - a knife used as a weapon
    --1 is a kind of
    knife

Definitions from the Web

Shiv

Noun - Weapon:

A shiv is a crude makeshift weapon typically crafted from a sharp object, such as a piece of broken glass or a sharpened piece of metal. It is commonly associated with prison culture and is used as a concealed weapon for self-defense or intimidation.

Example sentence:

He feared for his safety in prison, so he made a shiv out of a sharpened toothbrush.


Verb - Stab:

To shiv someone means to stab or attack them with a shiv. This term is often used in the context of criminal activities or violent encounters.

Example sentence:

During the altercation, one of the assailants attempted to shiv his opponent.


Noun - Hindu Deity:

In Hindu mythology, a shiv refers to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities who represents destruction and transformation. He is often depicted as a meditating figure with multiple limbs and a third eye on his forehead.

Example sentence:

Devotees gathered at the temple to pay their respects to the shiv and seek his blessings.


Noun - Local Term:

In certain regions, especially in India, shiv is a colloquial term used to describe a public toilet or a bathroom facility.

Example sentence:

After a long journey, he urgently needed to find a shiv as he could no longer hold it in.


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