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pocketknife

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/kɐniˈvɛtɨ/ca·ni·ve·te

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

“He always carries a pocketknife for small tasks.”
“The Swiss Army knife is a famous type of pocketknife.”

Common combinations

Swiss Army knifefolding pocketknifeblade of a pocketknife