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Term: Jackknifing

Description:

• As a noun, jackknifing refers to the act of a vehicle folding in the shape of a jackknife due to sudden braking or the loss of control.
• As a verb, jackknifing describes the action of a vehicle folding in the shape of a jackknife.

Examples:

1. As a noun:

   • The jackknifing of the truck caused a major traffic jam on the highway.
   • Jackknifing can lead to serious accidents if not controlled properly.

2. As a verb:

   • The truck jackknifed on the icy road, blocking all lanes of traffic.
   • The bus jackknifed after hitting a patch of oil on the road.

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