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/swich"blayd'/, n.a pocketknife, the blade of which is held by a spring and can be released suddenly, as by pressing a button. Also called switchblade knife.[1905-10; SWITCH + BLADE]
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switchblade — UK [ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd] / US noun [countable] Word forms switchblade : singular switchblade plural switchblades mainly American a flick knife … English dictionary
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