Switchblade
noun
A knife that has a blade which can be quickly pushed out from the handle by pressing a button.
He kept a switchblade in his pocket for self-defense.
Often appears as...
- carry a switchblade
- conceal a switchblade
noun
A knife that has a blade which can be quickly pushed out from the handle by pressing a button.
He kept a switchblade in his pocket for self-defense.
Often appears as...
- carry a switchblade
- conceal a switchblade
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Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Switchblades may be illegal in some places; mention legality if relevant to the context.
He was arrested for carrying a switchblade where it's prohibited by law.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'switchblade' can suggest aggression or criminal behavior; use cautiously.
The story's villain threatened the hero with a switchblade.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, switchblades are associated with gangs or rebellious youth.
The movie depicted gang members flashing their switchblades.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Switchblades may be illegal in some places; mention legality if relevant to the context.
He was arrested for carrying a switchblade where it's prohibited by law.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'switchblade' can suggest aggression or criminal behavior; use cautiously.
The story's villain threatened the hero with a switchblade.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, switchblades are associated with gangs or rebellious youth.
The movie depicted gang members flashing their switchblades.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Implications
Switchblades may be illegal in some places; mention legality if relevant to the context.
He was arrested for carrying a switchblade where it's prohibited by law.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Using 'switchblade' can suggest aggression or criminal behavior; use cautiously.
The story's villain threatened the hero with a switchblade.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
In some cultures, switchblades are associated with gangs or rebellious youth.
The movie depicted gang members flashing their switchblades.
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Video examples
Deadly Venomous Viper PIPE...
enables the pit viper to hone in on its target with pinpoint accuracy hinged fangs rest against the roof of the mouth ready to pop open like a switchblade for the strike
Video examples
Deadly Venomous Viper PIPE...
enables the pit viper to hone in on its target with pinpoint accuracy hinged fangs rest against the roof of the mouth ready to pop open like a switchblade for the strike
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Quote examples
Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
Ronnie Spector's hair was taller and meaner and scarier than all four Shangri-La's combined, plus the drummer from the Honeycombs. You just know her rat-tail comb was a switchblade.
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Julie Andrews
English Actress
I have been called a nun with a switchblade where my privacy is concerned. I think there's a point where one says, that's for family, that's for me.
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Alycia Debnam-Carey
Australian Actress
I went on YouTube and saw videos of Angelina Jolie on some talk show showing people switchblade tricks, and I was like, 'That's what I want to do.
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Taylor Momsen
American Actress
I have my favourite black knife with me all the time. It's a switchblade. It relaxes me to flick it.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
Quote examples
Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
Ronnie Spector's hair was taller and meaner and scarier than all four Shangri-La's combined, plus the drummer from the Honeycombs. You just know her rat-tail comb was a switchblade.
Quote examples
Julie Andrews
English Actress
I have been called a nun with a switchblade where my privacy is concerned. I think there's a point where one says, that's for family, that's for me.
Quote examples
Alycia Debnam-Carey
Australian Actress
I went on YouTube and saw videos of Angelina Jolie on some talk show showing people switchblade tricks, and I was like, 'That's what I want to do.
Quote examples
Taylor Momsen
American Actress
I have my favourite black knife with me all the time. It's a switchblade. It relaxes me to flick it.
Quote examples
Quincy Jones
American Musician
My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
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