pocketknife

nounmasculine/kɐniˈvɛtɨ/high

ca·ni·ve·te

Definition

A small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle, designed for carrying in a pocket.

He always carries a pocketknife for small tasks.

The Swiss Army knife is a famous type of pocketknife.

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Common collocations

Swiss Army knifefolding pocketknifeblade of a pocketknife

Derivado de 'caniveta' (faca pequena), por sua vez de 'cana' (osso da perna, usado para cabo).