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switchblade knife

/ˈswɪtʃbleɪd naɪf/

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/ˈswɪtʃbleɪd naɪf/B1formal
  • ruТип ножа, лезвие которого автоматически выскакивает при нажатии кнопки или рычага на рукоятке.

A type of knife with a blade that springs out automatically when a button or lever on the handle is pressed.

  1. Pocket knife with automatic bladeB2formal

    A type of knife with a blade that springs out automatically when a button or lever is pressed.

    ruВыкидной нож

    • He was arrested for carrying a switchblade knife in his pocket.
    • The switchblade knife opened with a quick click.
    • Many countries have laws restricting the possession of switchblade knives.