pocketknife

Example Sentences

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Using the Florida law as an example, perhaps the suspect happens to be carrying a pocketknife.

From Slate • Dec. 6, 2024

Police searched Pearson, discovered a pocketknife and took her into custody.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2024

Ward searched through his pockets, pulling out two lighters, and told McWhorter he might have a pocketknife.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2023

Diatomite is really strange stuff—you can cut it with a pocketknife or a spade or a chainsaw.

From Scientific American • Sep. 13, 2022

“Lunchtime, boy,” R.C. said as he pulled his pocketknife from his pants.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe