jackknives
/ˈdʒækˌnaɪvz/
NOUN
1. Folding knives and cutting tools
Large folding knives with one or more blades that pivot into the handle, allowing them to be folded and carried compactly.
1.1. Portable knives and cutting instruments
Used to refer to folding knives carried for practical cutting tasks, outdoor activities, camping, or general utility purposes.
Synonyms
- pocketknives
- folding knives
- clasp knives
Examples
- At the campsite, everyone used their trusty jackknives to prepare kindling for the fire.
- The chef skillfully chopped vegetables using a set of sharp jackknives.
- The skilled woodworker carefully carved intricate designs using his set of reliable jackknives.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Folding diving maneuvers
Dives in which the diver bends forward at the waist, bringing the upper body toward the legs before straightening out for entry into the water.
2.1. Competitive diving and acrobatic movements
Used to describe pike-style diving movements in which the diver folds the body at the hips while keeping the legs straight, then extends the body before entering the water.
Synonyms
- pike dives
- front-dive pikes
Antonyms
Examples
- The gymnasts demonstrated impressive flexibility with their synchronized jackknives.
- The divers practiced their jackknives repeatedly before the competition.
- The athletes performed synchronized jackknives from the diving platform.
Related Words
- belly flops
- dives
- swan dives
- headers
- immersions
- submersions
- plunges
- descents
- somersaults
- tuck dives