Pocketknife
Pocketknife noun - A knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket.
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Synonyms for Pocketknife
Shiv and pocketknife are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shiv" instead a noun "Pocketknife".
Shiv
Shiv noun - An instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting.
Usage example: watch yourself in Cell Block 8, or you'll end up with a shiv in your back
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Synonyms for Shiv
Pocketknife and shiv are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pocketknife" instead a noun "Shiv".
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Shiv and Pocketknife. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pocketknife/shiv
Pocketknife & Shiv. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pocketknife/shiv>.
Shiv or Pocketknife. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pocketknife/shiv.
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