Pocketknife Meaning in English
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Definition
A small folding knife that is designed to be carried in your pocket and used for everyday tasks.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a folding knife with a blade that fits into the handle. Often used for camping, fishing, or small repairs. In formal contexts, sometimes called a 'folding knife.' Not typically a weapon.
Spanish: navaja (de bolsillo) - cortaplumasPortuguese (BR): canivete - canivete de bolsoPortuguese (PT): caniveteChinese (Simplified): 折叠刀 - 小刀Chinese (Traditional): 摺疊刀 - 小刀Hindi: जेब चाकूArabic: سكين جيبBengali: পকেট নইফ - ভাঁজ ছুরিRussian: карманный ножJapanese: ポケットナイフ - 折りたたみナイフVietnamese: dao gấpKorean: 주머니칼Turkish: çakı - cep bıçağıUrdu: جیب چاقو - تہ کرنے والا چھوٹا چاقوIndonesian: pisau lipat
Example Sentences
I always carry a pocketknife when I go camping.
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He used his pocketknife to peel an apple.
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Do you have a pocketknife I can borrow?
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His old pocketknife has been with him since he was a kid.
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Be careful with that pocketknife—the blade is really sharp.
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My grandpa used his pocketknife for just about everything.
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