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Definition of switchblade

switchblade

/ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/
switch · blade
Plural:switchblades
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switchblade Lexical Profile

switchblade Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A pocketknife with a spring-loaded blade that springs out of the handle when a button or lever on the grip is pressed.

Example

"The stage prop department replaced the real switchblade with a retractable plastic version for the theater production."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

switch
switchable
switchback
switchblade
switchboard
switcher
switcheroo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the late 19th century as a compound of "switch" (referring to the release mechanism) and "blade."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Switchblade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/switchblade
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