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jackknife meaning and definition
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Definition of jackknife (noun)
- a large knife with one or more folding blades
- synonyms: clasp knife
- a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
JACKKNIFE verb
Definition of jackknife (verb)
- dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
Source: Princeton University Wordnet