pocketknife


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pock·et·knife

 (pŏk′ĭt-nīf′)
n.
A small knife with blades or a blade that can fold into the handle when not in use.
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pocketknife

(ˈpɒkɪtˌnaɪf)
n, pl -knives
(Tools) a small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle; penknife
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pock•et•knife

(ˈpɒk ɪtˌnaɪf)

n., pl. -knives.
a knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, suitable for carrying in the pocket.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.pocketknife - a knife with a blade that folds into the handlepocketknife - a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
clasp knife, jackknife - a large knife with one or more folding blades
knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
penknife - a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
flick knife, flick-knife, switchblade, switchblade knife - a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
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Translations
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pocketknife

[ˈpɒkɪtnaɪf] N (pocketknives (pl)) → navaja f
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pocketknife

[ˈpɒkɪtnaɪf] n (-knives (pl)) → temperino
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Tom sprang at him and drove his pocketknife into him two or three times before the boys could snatch him away and give the wounded lad a chance to escape.
"I have a small pocketknife which they overlooked when they searched me," and in this way he succeeded in ridding himself of the ape-man's attentions that he might find and open his little knife and cut the thong which fastened the pouch about Chulk's shoulder, and transfer it from his waist band to the breast of his shirt.
The Russian had already drawn a pocketknife from his trousers, and was weakly attempting to open it.
For his cell mate Jurgis had an Italian fruit seller who had refused to pay his graft to the policeman, and been arrested for carrying a large pocketknife; as he did not understand a word of English our friend was glad when he left.
The contents of the boy's pockets naturally made a larger heap, and included marbles, a ball of string, an electric torch, a magnet, a small catapult, and, of course, a large pocketknife, almost to be described as a small tool box, a complex apparatus on which he seemed disposed to linger, pointing out that it included a pair of nippers, a tool for punching holes in wood, and, above all, an instrument for taking stones out of a horse's hoof.
Once he got to the car, Simmons pulled out a pocketknife to cut the seatbelt and free the child.
If you're one of those users who still prefer a traditional pocketknife as an EDC, the Wharncliffe Lockback is sure to delight your heart.
Designed specifically as an everyday carry pocketknife, the A01-MICROSWITCH is the first automatic knife from Hogue with a blade measuring less than three inches.
"With our Solingen manufacturing we cover a wide variety of cutlery, and every knife with the Tree Brand etching and the word 'Solingen' on the blade is made in our German factory." The Tree Brand logo has endured since the early days of the company and many traditional pocketknife collectors and users recognize it as a symbol of quality.
Police told court that they had also recovered a pocketknife from the women's front passenger seat, which they believe had been used to stabHadjiyiannimultiple times.
When a Kentucky police officer was struggling with a suspect who grabbed for his pocketknife, two passersby intervened.
My parents didn't have much money, so when Dad gave me a small pocketknife, I treasured it.