On a nice spring day, when Jan was digging in the sandbox in the backyard, he found a small box. In the box was a shining switchblade with a mysterious inscription.
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Switchblade
/ˈswɪt͡ʃˌbleɪd/
Synonyms for "switchblade" (8 found)
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Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
auto knifeautomatic knife
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
flick knifeflick-knife
Related words (4)
Noun(3 words)
spring knifespring-loaded knifeswitchblade knife
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4 entriesMore specific
2 entriesstilettotwo inch switchblade
Collocations
6 entriesautomatic knifeblade release mechanismone handed deploymentrapid blade deploymentspring knifeswitchblade knife
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesswitchblade knifeswitchblading
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
Tom pulled a switchblade from his pocket and clicked it open.
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Tom pulled out a switchblade and stabbed Mary.
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Sami has a switchblade.
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