Jackknifed example sentences

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jack·knife

verb

jackknifed (past tense) · jackknifed (past participle)

  - move one's body into a bent or doubled-up position:

  - (of an articulated vehicle) bend into a V-shape in an uncontrolled skidding movement.

  - (of a diver) perform a jackknife.

"Jackknifed" Example Sentences

1. The truck jackknifed on the slippery road.
2. The bus jackknifed and crashed into a tree.
3. The trailer jackknifed while making a sharp turn.
4. The car jackknifed and flipped over on the highway.
5. The delivery truck jackknifed and spilled its contents on the road.
6. The semi-truck jackknifed and caused a major traffic jam.
7. The train jackknifed due to an equipment malfunction.
8. The tanker truck jackknifed and spilled hazardous materials on the road.
9. The tow truck jackknifed while towing a heavy vehicle.
10. The tractor jackknifed while plowing the field.
11. The SUV jackknifed at the bottom of the steep hill.
12. The garbage truck jackknifed and blocked the street.
13. The driver lost control and jackknifed the vehicle.
14. The snow plow jackknifed and damaged the road.
15. The RV jackknifed while driving down a steep incline.
16. The school bus jackknifed due to icy road conditions.
17. The ambulance jackknifed trying to avoid hitting another vehicle.
18. The police car jackknifed while in pursuit of a suspect.
19. The fire truck jackknifed on its way to a fire.
20. The cement truck jackknifed and spilled cement on the road.
21. The crane jackknifed and caused damage to nearby buildings.
22. The logging truck jackknifed and caused a forest fire.
23. The bus driver was commended for preventing a jackknife accident.
24. The truck driver was cited for causing a jackknife accident.
25. The highway was closed due to a jackknifed tanker truck.
26. The jackknifed trailer was unhitched and towed away.
27. The jackknifed vehicle caused a chain reaction accident.
28. The driver walked away unharmed after the car jackknifed.
29. The truck driver narrowly avoided jackknifing by correcting the skid.
30. The jackknifed truck was cleared from the road by a wrecker.

Common Phases

1. The truck jackknifed on the icy road;
2. The driver lost control and the vehicle jackknifed;
3. The SUV jackknifed and collided with the guardrail;
4. The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer, causing the bus to jackknife;
5. The trailer jackknifed during a sharp turn on the narrow road.

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