Meaning Of The Word Jackknife

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jackknife
intransitive verb: If a truck that is in two parts jackknifes, the back part swings around at a sharp angle to the front part in an uncontrolled way as the truck is moving.

jackknife in American English
adjective: resembling a jackknife, as in its shape, function, or manner of opening and folding
intransitive verb: to bend or double over like a jackknife
noun: a large pocketknife
transitive verb: to cause to jackknife

jackknife in Automotive Engineering
verb: If a truck that is in two parts jackknifes, the back part swings around at a sharp angle to the front part in an uncontrolled way as the truck is moving.

jackknife in British English
(of an articulated lorry) to go out of control in such a way that the trailer swings round at an angle to the cab
noun: a knife with the blade pivoted to fold into a recess in the handle

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