blade

noun
UK: /bleɪd/
US: /bleɪd/

  1. The flat, sharp part of a knife or sword that is used for cutting.

    1. The blade is very sharp, be careful! [ ] [ ]
    2. The blacksmith forged a strong blade for the king's new sword with precision. [ ] [ ]

  2. A single piece of grass or leaf.

    1. I saw a blade of grass on the ground. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each blade of grass was covered in morning dew, shimmering in the sunlight. [ ] [ ]

  3. A long, flat piece of metal or plastic in a machine that turns around.

    1. The fan blade is broken, so it won't work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The helicopter's rotor blade spun rapidly, creating a powerful downdraft. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

edge cutter knife leaf grass vane
blade verb

  1. To sharpen a blade, typically on a knife or skate.

    1. He will blade his skates before the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gardener carefully bladed his shears to prune the rose bushes properly. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blade" in English means: The flat, sharp part of a knife or sword that is used for cutting., A single piece of grass or leaf., A long, flat piece of metal or plastic in a machine that turns around..

The phonetic transcription of "blade" is /bleɪd/ in British English and /bleɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blade": edge, cutter, knife, leaf, grass, vane.

Example usage of "blade": "The blade is very sharp, be careful!". More examples on the page.