Uk English Meaning of jackknife

jackknife

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Definitions and Meaning of jackknife in English

Wordnet

jackknife (n)

a large knife with one or more folding blades

a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out

Wordnet

jackknife (v)

dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife

Webster

jackknife (n.)

A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife.

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jackknife

a large knife with one or more folding blades, a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out, dive into the water bending the bod

bayonet,bodkin,Bolo,Bowie knife,cutlass,cutter,dagger,dirk,knife,machete

jump,leap

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