noun.
A small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle, and thereby be safely stowed in one’s pocket.
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noun.
a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
noun.
a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
Word Usage
"The second theme appears to be the apparent discovery by the aforementioned individuals that a pocketknife is actually a functional tool that can be handy for particular tasks."