switchblade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbleɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-switchblade.wav

Word forms

switchblade switchblades switch blade switch-blade switchblading switchbladed

Etymology

From switch + blade.

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