butterfly knife

English

Etymology

Compound of butterfly +‎ knife from the opening motion of the knife.

Noun

butterfly knife (plural butterfly knives)

  1. A folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.
    Synonyms: balisong, Batangas knife

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