pocketknife
Translation
penknife, pocket knife
Examples
He used his pocketknife to open the box.
He used his penknife to open the box.
Grammar Patterns
a pocketknife (noun) a small folding knife He always carries a pocketknife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: penknife, Swiss Army knife
Etymology
A compound of 'pocket' and 'knife'. It means a knife that can be carried in a pocket.
Memory Tips
It's literally a 'knife' that fits in your 'pocket'.