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jackknife

释义

jackknife

noun countable

UK /ˈdʒækˌnaɪf/

Word Forms

singular	jackknife
plural	jackknives

1
a small knife with a blade that folds into its handle
Synonyms and related words
Knives used as tools or weapons
clasp knife
flick knife
jackknife
2
a dive in which you jump high, touch your toes, and then stretch your legs out straight before entering the water with your hands and head first
Synonyms and related words
General words for swimming and diving
backstroke
bathe
bathing

jackknife

noun countable

US /ˈdʒækˌnaɪf/

Word Forms

singular	jackknife
plural	jackknives

1
a small knife with a blade that folds into its handle
Synonyms and related words
Knives used as tools or weapons
clasp knife
flick knife
jackknife
2
a dive in which you jump high, touch your toes, and then stretch your legs out straight before entering the water with your hands and head first
Synonyms and related words
General words for swimming and diving
backstroke
bathe
bathing

jackknife

verb intransitive

UK /ˈdʒækˌnaɪf/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	jackknife
he/she/it	jackknifes
present participle	jackknifing
past tense	jackknifed
past participle	jackknifed

1
if a truck or train jackknifes, it bends in the middle and its connected parts fold towards each other
Synonyms and related words
Vehicle accidents and breakdowns
accident
aquaplane
bang up

jackknife

verb intransitive

US /ˈdʒækˌnaɪf/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	jackknife
he/she/it	jackknifes
present participle	jackknifing
past tense	jackknifed
past participle	jackknifed

1
if a truck or train jackknifes, it bends in the middle and its connected parts fold toward each other
Synonyms and related words
Vehicle accidents and breakdowns
accident
aquaplane
bang up

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