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Vocabulary Entry
jackknife
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A folding knife with a blade that can be opened and closed by folding.
Example Sentences
"He used his jackknife to cut the rope."
"She carried a jackknife in her pocket for unexpected repairs."
"The boy admired his grandfather's old jackknife."
V
verb
To stab or cut someone with a jackknife.
Example Sentences
"The attacker threatened to jackknife his victim."
"In the movie, the villain attempts to jackknife his enemy."
"He jackknifed the canvas with a swift motion."
A
adjective
Describing something that is folding or collapsible, similar to a jackknife.
Example Sentences
"He brought a jackknife model of the table that could be folded away."
"The jackknife design of the chair allows it to be stored easily."
"Her jackknife umbrella was perfect for unexpected rain."