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jackknife 1. a knife with the blade pivoted to fold into a recess in the handle 2. a former name for a type of dive in which the diver bends at the waist in midair, with his legs straight and his hands touching his feet, finally straightening out and entering the water headfirst: forward pike dive How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The roadway was slick from the day's light rain when the big-rig driver slowed quickly for traffic, and his vehicle shot up an embankment and back into traffic, jackknifing across all four lanes, Tondreau said. The system, which is engaged during all normal highway-driving conditions, empowers drivers with the ability and confidence to use the full braking and steering capabilities of the tractor-trailer without fear of trailer swing, losing control, or jackknifing. Witnesses said the truck swerved right, then left, jackknifing the trailer, which hit Gonzalez and his rental car. |
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