Plural of pocketknife
irregular plural
The plural of pocketknife is pocketknives.
Forms of pocketknife
| Singular | pocketknife |
|---|---|
| Plural | pocketknives |
| Countable | countable |
Pocketknives in a sentence
- The Army, the Navy, the Maritime Commission, and Lend-Lease demanded more and more pocketknives — for demolition kits, medical kits, aviators’ kits, electricians’ kits; knives with tools, knives with marlin spikes.1944, Alfred Lief, Camillus: The Story of an American Small Business
Meaning of pocketknife
- noun A knife small enough for carrying safely and handily in a pocket; usually a folding knife (with blades or tools that the user can fold or retract into the handle).
Nouns ending in -fe: plural -ves
Questions about the plural of pocketknife
- What is the plural of pocketknife?
- The plural of pocketknife is pocketknives.
- Is pocketknife countable?
- Pocketknife is a countable noun.
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