Associations to the word «Pocketknife»

Wiktionary

POCKETKNIFE, noun. A small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle, and thereby be safely stowed in one’s pocket.

Dictionary definition

POCKETKNIFE, noun. A knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket.

Wise words

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