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jackknife > 3 senses
NOUN1jackknife, clasp knifeA large knife with one or more folding blades
2jackknifeA dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
VERB1jackknifeDive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
jackknife > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA large knife with one or more folding blades.
Synonymsclasp knife
Broaderpocketknife, pocket knife
jackknife > noun 2, act
MeaningA dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out.
Broaderdive, diving
Verbsjackknife
jackknife > verb, motion
MeaningDive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Categorysport, athletics
Broaderdive
Nounsjackknife

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