Meaning ofpenknifein English

Noun

1. a small pocket knife; folding design
2. a knife for cutting quill pens; safe storage
3. a utility pocket knife; various tools
   The camper used his penknife to cut branches for the campfire.
4. a small; retractable blade knife
   The hiker carried a small penknife with a retractable blade in her backpack.
5. a small folding knife (for carrying)
   The traveler packed a penknife in his luggage for emergencies.