switchblade
Example Sentences
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Pennsylvania legalized the possession of switchblade knives, which had been prohibited in some situations.
From New York Times
When the coronavirus binds to a specific type of receptor on the surface of a cell, it drives its spike protein in like a switchblade and initiates an infection.
From Los Angeles Times
The main 12 switchblade keys on Razer’s Stream Controller can be programmed to trigger commands or macros, with customizable icons and the ability to adjust the haptic feedback you get from pressing a touchscreen key.
From The Verge
Why use a switchblade to spread jam on toast when you can use a butter knife?
From Scientific American
An accused shoplifter in El Paso, Texas, allegedly pulled out a switchblade and threatened store employees when confronted over the suspected theft.
From Fox News
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
