Hack
Hack noun - A V-shaped cut usually on an edge or a surface.
Shiv
Shiv noun - An instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting.
Usage example: watch yourself in Cell Block 8, or you'll end up with a shiv in your back
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