switchblade
switchblade · switchblades
Springmesser
A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically when a button is pressedA folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.
/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbleɪd/
» Tom pulled out a switchblade and stabbed Mary.
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1 sensesA folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.
Springmesser
More definitions
- a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
Examples
6 sentencesTom pulled out a switchblade and stabbed Mary.
Tom pulled a switchblade from his pocket and clicked it open.
Tom has a switchblade.
Tom bought a switchblade at the flea market.
We should allow the use of switchblades in soccer.
Translations
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By meaning 1
type of folding knife:
Origin
From switch + blade.From switch + blade.
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Forms
plural: switchbladesSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button:switchblade knifeflick-knifeflick knife
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedflick knife