stiletto
Thin dagger type
A stiletto is a slender dagger with a needle-like blade designed for stabbing rather than slashing.
The name extends to stiletto heels—thin, high heels on women's shoes that taper to a point: She wore black stilettos to the party.
Both share the idea of something dangerously slim and sharp.
Flat cutting edge
- knifeSharp cutting utensil
- dirkLong Scottish dagger
- shivMakeshift stabbing tool
- weaponInstrument for inflicting harm
concealed · assassin · thrusting · piercing · covert · plunge · Borgia · Renaissance
Tapering to a tip
- taperedGradually narrowing in width
- needle-likeThin and sharply pointed
- spikeSharp rise or point
- thinSmall in diameter
slender · piercing · narrow · sleek · precise · elongated · tapering
blade
Flat cutting edge
weapon · concealed · assassin · thrusting · piercing · covert · plunge · Borgia · Renaissance · Italian
pointed
Tapering to a tip
- taperedGradually narrowing in width
- needle-likeThin and sharply pointed
- spikeSharp rise or point
thin · slender · piercing · narrow · sleek · precise · elongated · tapering
runway
Paved path for planes
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
catwalk · vogue · chic · elegant · sophisticated · accessory · ensemble · boutique · fashionista · avant-garde
pump
Fluid-moving machine
- high-heeledWith raised heel
- slingbackShoe secured behind heel
- peep-toeShoe exposing toes
kitten · spike · towering · strappy · platform · bootie · mule · skyscraper
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- footwearboot, shoes, sandal, boots, pumps
- kniveschef's knife, pocket knife, utility knife, steak knife, boning knife
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- bladed weaponsdagger, sword, sabre, dirk, broadsword