jackknives

Definition of jackknivesnext
plural of jackknife

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Noun
  • This is one of the most traditional and widely recognized curtain headers.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Different headers create different looks, and some are easier to open and close than others.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That was plenty of time for SGA to reach into his bag of daggers and go right back at the Nuggets.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Most of the crowd is talking quietly among themselves, oblivious to Trevor Yeakley’s gaze, except for two men staring daggers right back at him.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Add the mochiko, orange juice, sugar, vanilla, and a few drops of vinegar, and stir until a smooth batter forms.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Christian wins individual immunity for Purple but drops.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Audiences are immersed in the horrors of the war, which was fought eyeball to eyeball by landless men wielding muskets, unreliable rifles and terrifying bayonets.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Soldiers were known to use bayonets, rocks, and even gunfire to get their cans open.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The most common adverse events were falls and muscle weakness, which overlap with ALS symptoms.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Another was found unresponsive in his room after multiple falls.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The journey to the titanium spork wound through Hollywood, forks with knives for handles, and a bizarre American craze for turtle soup.
    James Stout, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Jackknives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackknives. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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