JACKKNIFE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Jackknife.
Jackknife - as a noun
A dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
Jackknife - as a verb
Dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
Example Sentences
"He performed a perfect jackknife dive off the high diving board."
"The truck jackknifed on the icy road and caused a major accident."
"The hunter used a jackknife to clean the fish he caught."
"She always carries a small jackknife in her pocket for emergencies."
"The hiker used a jackknife to cut through the thick vines in the jungle."
Word Game Points
Is JACKKNIFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jackknife is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
JACKKNIFE has a SCRABBLE points total of 29.
Is JACKKNIFE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jackknife is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordJACKKNIFE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.
Is JACKKNIFE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jackknife is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordJACKKNIFE has a WORDFEUD points total of 32.