Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flick-knife
noun
/flɪk nʌɪf/
Definition
A flick-knife is a type of knife that has a blade that can be opened automatically with a flick of the wrist or a press of a button.
Examples
- He quickly drew his flick-knife to cut the rope.
- Flick-knives are often illegal in many countries due to their potential for misuse.
- The flick-knife glinted in the sunlight as he displayed it.
Meaning
The term refers to a folding knife that is designed for quick deployment of the blade, often with a mechanism that allows it to spring open.
Synonyms
- Switchblade
- Automatic knife
- Spring knife
