jackknife
jack
ˈʤæk
jāk
knife
naɪf
naif
British pronunciation
/d‌ʒˈækna‌ɪf/

Definición y significado de "jackknife"en inglés

Jackknife
01

jackknife, salto de carpa

a dive in which the diver bends to touch the ankles before straightening out
02

navaja, cuchillo plegable

a large knife with one or more folding blades
to jackknife
01

ir en contra de la regla o del orden aceptado, actuar en contra de la práctica general

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
02

hacer un salto de tijera, zambullirse en ángulo recto

dive into the water bending the body at the waist at a right angle, like a jackknife
03

plegarse, hacer un cuchillo

(of articulated vehicles such as tractor trailer) to experience a loss of control where the front and rear parts of the vehicle fold together
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