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jackknife
noun
verb
a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- J
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ACKKNIF
- Scrabble score
- 29
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
noun
a large knife with one or more folding blades
verb
dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife