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JACKKNIFE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Jackknife.

Jackknife - as a noun

A large knife with one or more folding blades

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clasp knife

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."
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Word Game Points

Is JACKKNIFE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jackknife is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
JACKKNIFE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.

Is JACKKNIFE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jackknife is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JACKKNIFE has a WORDFEUD points total of 32.

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