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Definition of Switchblade

1. Noun. A pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button.

Definition of Switchblade

1. Noun. A folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Switchblade

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Switchblade

Literary usage of Switchblade

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Vostok Station: Point of Impact by Kerry Plowright (2005)
"From his hide Brian was watching the readouts on the surviving switchblade. They had spotted one of the UAVs, Brian realized. That was a problem. ..."

2. Larue's Maneuvers by James Isaiah Gabbe (2007)
"One of them popped a switchblade and ran a thumb over the glinting steel like it was an ... The others followed, except the guy with the switchblade. ..."

3. Practical Calculation of Dynamo-electric Machines: A Manual for Electrical by Alfred Eugene Wiener (1901)
"116 the switchblade is cast in one with the lever, while in Figs. 117 and 118 the levers are provided with separate copper blades. ..."

4. Jamaica by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"... wreck natty dread dreadlocks or person with dreadlocks nyam eat oht fi about to pikny child rass backside (a common curse) ratchet switchblade ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Jamaica by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2005)
"... wreck natty dread dreadlocks or person with dreadlocks nyam eat oht fi about to pikny child rass backside (a common curse) ratchet switchblade ..."

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