folding knife

American  

[fohl-ding nahyf] / ˈfoʊl dɪŋ ˈnaɪf /

noun

1. a large pocketknife having a blade or blades that may be folded into the handle.

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Etymology

Origin of folding knife

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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folding knife

What appears to be a folding knife can be seen in Mickles hand and is highlighted in the video.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2024

Nelson’s attorney, Emma Scanlan, told jurors during her opening statement that he believed — mistakenly — that Sarey had grabbed a folding knife from the officer’s pocket.

From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024

On his arrest, police found a folding knife, two Christian faith images, a cross as well as cash and a Swedish drivers’ licence.

From Reuters ● Jun. 10, 2023

Prosecutors noted that the knife doesn’t qualify as a dirk or dagger under state law because it was a folding knife in a retracted position.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2022

Her knife wasn’t much larger than mine, but hers wasn’t a folding knife.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss