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noun
A type of knife which has the blade mounted on a pivot so that it can fold back sideways into the handle when not in use, but can flick out straight, usually with a spring-loaded mechanism, when required.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
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Synonyms: switchblade, flicky
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A type of folding knife, which with a flick of the wrist, using the momentum generated, can open the knife out straight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: folding knife
noun
a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: switchblade, switchblade knife, flick-knife
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pocketknife, pocket knife
History
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