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switchblade
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switch·blade  (swchbld)
n.
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]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) another name (esp US and Canadian) for flick knife
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Noun1.switchblade - a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a buttonswitchblade - a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
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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The automatic knives are also referred to as switchblades and are defined by their ability to automatically open when pushing a button.
Switchblades are available in 100-and 125-grain models and come in packs of three.
Starting on April 26, students will be forced to leave their guns, switchblades, and box cutters at home as the metal screening machines will make random, unannounced appearances in the city's tougher schools.
 
 
 
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