balisong
balisong noun: 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.
Noun
balisong (plural balisongs)
- 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:
- butterfly knife, Batangas knife
balisong meaning in Tagalog
balisong in Tagalog
- a folding pocket knife
- balisong
Synonyms of balisong
Forms of balisong
| plural | balisongs |
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Origin of balisong
Borrowed from Tagalog balisong.
Words formed from balisong
Questions about balisong
- What does balisong mean?
- Balisong means 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.
- What is balisong in Tagalog?
- Balisong in Tagalog is balisong. See Balisong meaning in Tagalog.
- What part of speech is balisong?
- Balisong is a noun.
- What is the plural of balisong?
- The plural of balisong is balisongs.
Words near balisong in the dictionary
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