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Definition jackknife in British English

jackknife noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdʒækˌnaɪf/
1

a small knife with a blade that folds into its handle

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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

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Definition jackknife in British English