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switch·blade (sw

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A pocketknife having a spring-operated blade that opens instantly when a release on the handle is pressed. Also called switchblade knife, switch knife.

switchblade, switchblade knife [ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd]

(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) another name (esp US and Canadian) for flick knife

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Noun

switchblade - a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button

flick knife, flick-knife, switchblade knife

pocket knife, pocketknife - a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket

Translations

switchblade [ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd] N (US) → navaja f de muelle or de resorte

switchblade [ˈswɪtʃbleɪd] n (= knife) → cran m d'arrêt

switchblade [ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd] n (also switchblade knife) → coltello a scatto

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