flick knife

Meaning

1. (British, Ireland) A type of knife which has the blade mounted on a pivot so that it can fold back sideways into the handle when not in use, but can flick out straight, usually with a spring-loaded mechanism, when required.
2. A type of folding knife, which with a flick of the wrist, using the momentum generated, can open the knife out straight.

Synonyms

switchblade

switchblade knife

flick-knife

clasp knife

jackknife

pocket knife

Translations

ganivet automàtic

navalla automàtica

στιλέτο

couteau à cran d’arrêt

coltello a serramanico

coltello a scatto

serramanico

stiletto

springmes

vouwmes