English Explanatory Dictionary

butterfly knife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.

Word forms

butterfly knife butterfly knives

Etymology

Compound of butterfly + knife from the opening motion of the knife.

Synonyms

balisong Batangas knife
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