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My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.
Quincy Jones

Meaning of "switchblade" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SWITCHBLADE

switchblade  [ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWITCHBLADE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Switchblade is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SWITCHBLADE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

switchblade

Switchblade

A switchblade is a type of knife with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle which is opened automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is activated. Most switchblade designs incorporate a locking blade, in which the blade is locked against closure when the spring extends the blade to the fully opened position. The blade is unlocked by manually operating a mechanism that unlocks the blade and allows it to be folded and locked in the closed position. During the 1950s, U.S. newspapers promoted the image of a young delinquent with a stiletto switchblade or flick knife with lurid stories of urban youth gang warfare, often featuring lower class youth and/or racial minorities. In 1954, Democratic Rep. James J. Delaney of New York authored the first bill submitted to the U.S. Congress banning the manufacture and sale of switchblades, beginning a wave of legal restrictions worldwide and a consequent decline in their popularity. Assisted-opening knives, where the user must apply some manual pressure to the blade to open it, generally have fewer legal restrictions - so have effectively replaced the switchblade in general use.

Definition of switchblade in the English dictionary

The definition of switchblade in the dictionary is a knife with a retractable blade that springs out when a button is pressed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWITCHBLADE


accolade
ˈækəˌleɪd
Adelaide
ˈædɪˌleɪd
blade
bleɪd
clade
kleɪd
escalade
ˌɛskəˈleɪd
fusillade
ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd
glade
ɡleɪd
grillade
ˈɡrɪleɪd
inlaid
ˈɪnˌleɪd
lade
leɪd
laid
leɪd
marmalade
ˈmɑːməˌleɪd
overlaid
ˌəʊvəˈleɪd
Rollerblade
ˈrəʊləˌbleɪd
sawblade
ˈsɔːˌbleɪd
slade
sleɪd
snowblade
ˈsnəʊˌbleɪd
splayed
spleɪd
twayblade
ˈtweɪˌbleɪd
unplayed
ʌnˈpleɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWITCHBLADE

switch
switch hit
switch off
switch on
switch selling
switch yard
switch-hit
switch-hitter
switchable
switchback
switchblade knife
switchboard
switchboard operator
switched-on
switched-star
switchel
switcher
switcheroo
switchgear
switchgirl

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWITCHBLADE

ballade
defilade
degringolade
ebrillade
enfilade
oeillade
orange marmalade
overlade
phylloclade
razor blade
remoulade
rotor blade
roulade
safety blade
salade
scalade
shoulder blade
turbine blade
unlade
wiper blade

Synonyms and antonyms of switchblade in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «switchblade» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWITCHBLADE

Find out the translation of switchblade to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of switchblade from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «switchblade» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

弹簧刀
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

navaja
570 millions of speakers

English

switchblade
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

switchblade
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المطواة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Switchblade
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

canivete
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুইচ আছে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cran d´arrêt
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Switchblade
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spring
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

飛び出しナイフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스위치 블레이드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Switchblade
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bật lưỡi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கத்தியுடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्विचबॅलेड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sustalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coltello a scarto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Switchblade
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Switchblade
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

briceag
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

switchblade
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Switchblade
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

switch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Switchblade
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of switchblade

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWITCHBLADE»

The term «switchblade» is quite widely used and occupies the 53.205 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWITCHBLADE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about switchblade

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QUOTES WITH «SWITCHBLADE»

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Quincy Jones
My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWITCHBLADE»

Discover the use of switchblade in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to switchblade and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Cross and the Switchblade
In this 45th anniversary edition of The Cross and the Switchblade, readers will experience anew the dramatic story that started Teen Challenge ministry.
David Wilkerson, 2008
2
The Cross and the Switchblade: The Greatest Inspirational ...
The Cross and the Switchblade is one of the most inspiring and challenging true stories of all time. It has sold millions of copies throughout the world and has been made into a feature film.
David Wilkerson, 2002
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The Cross and the Switchblade
The story of a small-town pastor who found his real ministry among the street gangs of New York and succeeded in founding the Teen Challenge movement
David Wilkerson, 1986
4
Switchblade Goddess
When a switchblade-wielding demigoddess, hell-bent on revenge, comes after her, Jessie Shimmer and her familiar Pal embark on a dangerous journey through strange realms where her newfound abilities are put to the ultimate test. Original.
Lucy A. Snyder, 2012
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Switchblade Honey
They're on their own. No support. Naval vessels won't even recognize their callsign. They don't exist... but they're mankind's last hope.
‎2003
6
Switchblade: An original story
In this gripping, never-before-published story by Michael Connelly, Detective Harry Bosch quenches his thirst for justice and shows why he is 'one of the most popular and enduring figures in American crime fiction' (Chicago Tribune).
Michael Connelly, 2014
7
Switchblade: The Ace of Blades
A great deal has changed in the world of switchblades since this book was first published in 1989.
Ragnar Benson, 2004
8
Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives: An Illustrated ...
The Collector's Guide to Switchblade Knives contains a history of the early cutlery industry in America; a detailed examination of the evolution of switchblades; and a user-friendly, up-to-the-minute, illustrated reference section that ...
Richard Langston, 2001
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The Cross Is Still Mightier Than the Switchblade
Tells of the continuing miraculous work of Teen Challenge among gangs, with the highest documented "cure rate" of drug addicts and alcoholics than any other program today.
David Wilkkerson, Don Wilkerson, 1996
10
Switchblade
Bounty Hunter Luca Bennett’s in a bind, which is nothing new, but this time it’s her feelings, not a jumper, that’s got her tangled in knots.
Carsen Taite, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWITCHBLADE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term switchblade is used in the context of the following news items.
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“A live-action 'Lion King' as Mufasa holds a switchblade to your …
Throughout the 1970s, Tippi Hedren, her husband Noel Marshall, and their family, including daughter Melanie Griffith, lived with almost 150 untrained wild ... «Salon, Apr 15»
2
Republican lawmaker wants to repeal Maine's switchblade ban
AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers are considering a bill that would repeal Maine's prohibition on switchblade knives because supporters of the change believe ... «Bangor Daily News, Mar 15»
3
Dustin Diamond to appear in court for switchblade stabbing
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. — Dustin Diamond, the actor who played Screech in the 1990s television show “Saved by the Bell,” is expected to appear in a ... «Page Six, Dec 14»
4
Dustin Diamond Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Man With …
Dustin Diamond, best known for playing "Screech" on Saved by the Bell, was arrested in Wisconsin early Friday morning for allegedly possessing a switchblade, ... «Gawker, Dec 14»
5
Man Sues Burger King Because Hiring An Alleged Taser And …
Although there are few things worse than receiving a cold batch of onion rings, getting attacked by a Taser and switchblade wielding fast food manager probably ... «The Consumerist, Oct 14»
6
Burger King Manager Assaults Customer with Switchblade and Taser
... the lawsuit states that the manager proceeded to take pictures of the customer and his vehicle before lunging at him while double-fisting a switchblade and a ... «Eater, Oct 14»
7
TN Senate passes bill to legalize switchblade knives
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Senate has passed a bill to legalize switchblades and other knives with blades longer than 4 inches in Tennessee. «WSMV Nashville, Mar 14»
8
This Military Contractor Has a Secret Weapon
Some people call AeroVironment's (NASDAQ: AVAV ) Switchblade drone a "Lethal Miniature Aerial Munitions System," or LMAMS. Others call Switchblade an ... «Motley Fool, Sep 13»
9
America's Kamikaze Drone Makes the Skies Way Less Friendly
The Switchblade UAV is a platoon-level ISR/attack drone developed by Aerovironment. Classified as a Lethal Miniature Aerial Munition System (LMAMS), the ... «Gizmodo, Sep 13»
10
Kamikaze drones: Miniature munitions for dismounted troops
The Switchblade lethal miniature aerial munition system, above, is precise on target. But other companies' weapons may have more endurance. (AeroVironment). «ArmyTimes.com, Aug 13»

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