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Definition jackknife in American English

jackknife noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdʒækˌnaɪf/
1

a small knife with a blade that folds into its handle

Synonyms and related words
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
backstroke bathe bathing
Definition jackknife in American English