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Definition of pocketknife

pocketknife

/ˈpɑːkɪtˌnaɪf/
pock · et · knife
Plural:pocketknives
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pocketknife Lexical Profile

pocketknife Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle so it can be safely carried in a pocket.

Example

"The camper used a small pocketknife to whittle a piece of dry wood and cut twine for the tent."

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• Nearby Words

pocketbook
pocketbook plant
pocketful
pocketknife
pocketless
pocketwatch
pockmark

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pocketknife. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pocketknife
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