pocketknife

pocketknife — noun

1. a small folding knife whose blade closes into the handle so you can carry it in

1.名詞
釋義

a small folding knife whose blade closes into the handle so you can carry it in a pocket.

例句

Grandpa opened his pocketknife to cut an apple by the river.

open a pocketknife to cut something

The guide used a pocketknife to trim the loose rope.

同義詞
  • penknife

    an older word, often used for a very small folding knife

  • folding knife

    a broader term that can include larger knives too

  • Swiss Army knife

    a specific type that usually has extra tools as well as a blade

文法句型

a pocketknife

carry a pocketknife

open a pocketknife

用法筆記

Usually refers to a small personal tool with a blade that folds away. It often appears with verbs like carry, open, close, cut, or sharpen.

常見錯誤

❌I sliced the meat with a pocketknife in the kitchen drawer.
✅I sliced the meat with a kitchen knife from the drawer.
💡a pocketknife is a small folding knife for carrying, not the usual knife for cooking.