jackknife

[US]/ˈdʒæknaɪf/
[UK]/ˈdʒæknaɪf/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a folding knife; a type of dive
vi.to bend down
vt.to cut with a jackknife
v.to fold
Word Forms
Past Tensejackknifed
Third Person Singularjack-knifes
Present Participlejack-knifing
Past Participlejack-knifed

Phrases & Collocations

jackknife technique

jackknife method

jackknife fold

jackknife cut

jackknife error

jackknife estimator

jackknife sample

jackknife analysis

jackknife variance

jackknife statistic

Example Sentences

he opened his jackknife to cut the rope.

she always carries a jackknife when camping.

the jackknife is a versatile tool for outdoor activities.

be careful not to cut yourself with that jackknife.

he used his jackknife to whittle a piece of wood.

the jackknife can be folded for easy storage.

she demonstrated how to safely use a jackknife.

he prefers a jackknife over a fixed blade knife.

she bought a new jackknife with multiple tools.

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