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Knife switch

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jackknife switchnounSynonym of knife switch.
switchknifenounA knife with a switchblade.
trip switchnounA device that deactivates an electrical circuit under certain conditions, often for safety reasons.
hook switchnounAlternative form of hookswitch. [The spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.]
trip-switchnoun(electricity) A device to halt the current flow, a cut-out or trip.
jacknounA coarse medieval coat of defence, especially one made of leather.
hookswitchnounThe spring-loaded button on a telephone that is depressed by the action of returning the handset to the cradle, thus terminating the call.
buttonnoun(clothing) A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.
knobnounA rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.
togglenounA toggle switch.
gravity knifenounA type of knife that with the press of a button, allows the blade to drop out of the handle, and then quickly opened up full, for quick use, also allowing it to be flicked open with a flick of the wrist.
switchbladenounA folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed.
switchhooknounSynonym of hookswitch (“spring-loaded button that terminates a telephone call”).
button locknoun(metonymic) A knife or other tool with such a lock.
switch hornnoun(military) In naval mine warfare, a switch in a mine operated by a projecting spike.
rockernounA curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.
flick knifenoun(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.
flickynoun(slang, urban England and Ireland) flick knife, switchblade
flick-knifenoun(British) Alternative form of flick knife. [(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.]
swishnounA short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.

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