pocketknife
1Pocketknife — Pock et*knife , n.; pl. { knives}. A knife with one or more blades, which fold into the handle so as to admit of being carried in the pocket. [1913 Webster] …
2pocketknife — [päk′it nīf΄] n. pl. pocketknives [päk′itnīvz΄] a small knife with a blade or blades that fold into the handle …
3pocketknife — noun Date: 1727 a knife that has one or more blades that fold into the handle and that can be carried in the pocket …
4pocketknife — /pok it nuyf /, n., pl. pocketknives. a knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, suitable for carrying in the pocket. [1720 30; POCKET + KNIFE] * * * …
5pocketknife — noun A small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle, and thereby be safely stowed in one’s pocket. Syn: penknife …
6pocketknife — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. jackknife, blade, penknife; see knife …
7pocketknife — see pocket knife …
8pocketknife — pock·et·knife || pÉ‘kɪtknaɪf / pÉ’k n. small knife which can be carried in the pocket …
9pocketknife — noun a penknife …
10pocketknife — n jackknife, clasp knife, penknife, folding knife, Swiss Army knife; switchblade …