 jackknife |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a large knife with one or more folding blades | |
| Synonyms: | clasp_knife | |
| Related terms: | pocketknife | |
| 2. | [ verb ] dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife | |
| Related terms: | dive sport | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (sport) a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out | |
| Related terms: | dive | |
| Similar spelling: |
jacksnipe jackanapes |
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