switchblade

noun

Meaning

A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.
To attack or cut with a switchblade.
To spring open or up.
To (cause to) make a sudden move or transition.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

switchblade knife(English)shiv(English)switchknife(English)gravity knife(English)clasp-knife(English)flick knife(English)clasp knife(English)button lock(English)razer(English)knives(English)stiletto(English)knife(English)

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Sources

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