About The Word Jackknife

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Jackknife

Jackknife Meaning & Definition
Jackknife Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Jackknife?

[n] a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
[n] a large knife with one or more folding blades
[v] dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife

Synonyms | Synonyms for Jackknife: clasp knife

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See Also | dive | dive | diving | pocket knife | pocketknife

Jackknife In Webster's Dictionary

\Jack"knife`\, n. A large, strong clasp knife for the pocket; a pocket knife.

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