Pocketknife
(noun)
A small, portable folding knife, often carried in a pocket.
Origin:
A small folding knife, typically with one or more blades that fit inside the handle, which can be carried in a pocket.
Examples:
- He always carried a pocketknife in his pocket for everyday use.
- The scouts were taught how to sharpen sticks for roasting marshmallows with their pocketknives.
- The pocketknife came in handy when he needed to open a package.
- The pocketknife had a variety of tools such as a bottle opener and a can opener.
- The pocketknife had a lock to prevent it from closing while in use.