1. plural of knifing; instances of stabbing or wounding with a knife
Usage: countable noun; often used in news or crime reporting
2. plural of knifing; the act of cutting or slicing with a knife
Usage: countable noun; less common usage

Examples

• The city reported a rise in street knifings last year.
• Several knifings occurred in the downtown area over the weekend.
• Police are investigating the recent knifings as part of an ongoing gang conflict.
• The chef demonstrated several knifings techniques for preparing vegetables.
• Emergency rooms treated multiple victims of knifings during the incident.