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switchblade

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbleɪd/

The English word “switchblade” has 4 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From switch + blade.

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