jackknives

noun

plural of jackknife
1
as in sheath knives

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as in belly flops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackknives
  1. daggers
  2. headers
  3. bayonets
  4. drops
  5. knives
  6. falls
Noun
  • Weary of seeing people pick their teeth with daggers, Cardinal Richelieu has knives blunted in royal France.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • In his first international meeting with England, Messi had a pair of assists on two late-match daggers that pierced through the hearts of Three Lions’ players and supporters.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of daggers
Noun
  • Both Jesus and Wood benefited from outstanding deliveries from the Wales international without being able to get their headers on target.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Zidane scored a brace of bullet headers in the 3-0 win against Brazil, earning France its inaugural star above the badge.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of headers
Noun
  • Back then, students halted studies to pick up rifles, muskets, and bayonets.
    — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026
  • Guard members had tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas and had advanced toward the protesters with bayonets affixed to their rifles.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Definition of bayonets
Noun
  • Elsewhere in Greece, flames threatened homes on Kefalonia, forcing evacuations from inland communities as aircraft made water drops over the Ionian island.
    — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In some cases, water pressure drops, potentially allowing untreated groundwater to seep into pipes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of drops
Noun
  • Some diners noticed that the knives had other uses — picking teeth, for example, and settling arguments.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of knives
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Explosive power is crucial for daily tasks like standing and climbing stairs, as well as for preventing falls.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026
  • All 43 deaths indirectly caused by Hurricane Michael occurred in Florida and included those from traffic accidents or medical issues compounded by the storm, as well as falls during the cleanup after the hurricane.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of falls
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