All switchblade synonyms
switch·blade
S s noun switchblade
- battleax — If you call a middle-aged or older woman a battleax, you mean she is very difficult and unpleasant because of her fierce and determined attitude.
- bolo — a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines
- banderilla — a decorated barbed dart, thrust into the bull's neck or shoulder
- bodkin — a blunt large-eyed needle used esp for drawing tape through openwork
- cutters — Plural form of cutter.
- knife — an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.
- howitzers — Plural form of howitzer.
- cutlass — A cutlass is a short sword that used to be used by sailors.
- hunting knife — a large, sharp knife, usually with a handle shaped to fit a firm grip and a blade with a slight curve toward the tip, that is used to skin and cut up game, or sometimes to dispatch it.
- barong — a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines
- backsword — a person who uses the backsword
- archery — Archery is a sport in which people shoot arrows at a target using a bow.
- blowgun — a long, tubelike weapon through which darts or pellets are blown
- atlatl — a wooden implement used to throw a spear or similar weapon at a greater speed or distance as used by Native Americans
- nunchaku — Sometimes, nunchakus. a Japanese hand weapon for defense against frontal assault, consisting of two foot-long hardwood sticks joined by a chain or thick cord that stretches to body width.
- bazooka — A bazooka is a long, tube-shaped gun that is held on the shoulder and fires rockets.
- harpoon — a barbed, spearlike missile attached to a rope, and thrown by hand or shot from a gun, used for killing and capturing whales and large fish.
- dagger — A dagger is a weapon like a knife with two sharp edges.
- flick knife — switchblade.
- arbalest — a large medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means
- howitzer — a cannon having a comparatively short barrel, used especially for firing shells at a high angle of elevation, as for reaching a target behind cover or in a trench.
- cutter — A cutter is a tool that you use for cutting through something.
- assegai — a southern African cornaceous tree, Curtisia faginea, the wood of which is used for making spears
- weapon — any instrument or device for use in attack or defense in combat, fighting, or war, as a sword, rifle, or cannon.
- dirk — a male given name, form of Derek.
- lancet — a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
- ballista — an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc
- anlace — a medieval short dagger with a broad tapering blade
- crossbow — A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a small, powerful bow that is fixed across a piece of wood, and aimed like a gun.
- flamethrower — a weapon, either mounted or portable, that sprays ignited incendiary fuel for some distance.
- axe — An axe is a tool used for cutting wood. It consists of a heavy metal blade which is sharp at one edge and attached by its other edge to the end of a long handle.
- ballistae — an ancient military engine for throwing stones or other missiles.