Pronunciation

/blde/

Definitions

Noun

A blade is a thin, flat piece, usually with a sharp edge, that is used for cutting or slicing. It can refer to various objects such as:

• A cutting tool on a knife, saw, or scythe.
• The part of a fan or propeller that rotates and interacts with the air.
• In printing, a sheet of paper or other material that is cut into pages.
• In video games, a weapon’s main cutting component, like a sword or saber.

Verb

To blade can mean:

• To move or direct something (like a lawn mower) by controlling the blade.
• (Slang) To glide or move smoothly, often in a dance or skating motion.

Adjective

In some contexts, “bladelike” is used to describe something having the shape or appearance of a blade.

Phrases

• “Cutting blade” for a sharp-edged tool.
• “Blade length” or “blade width” to describe dimensions of a blade.
• “Blade control” when referring to precision in handling something with a blade.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chef skillfully sliced the vegetables with a sharp kitchen blade.”
• Verb: “The lawn mower operator adjusted the blade height for better grass cutting.”
• Adjective: “The bladelike wings of the butterfly allowed it to fly effortlessly.”

Synonyms

• Edge
• Sheath
• Hilt
• Tang (for a knife)
• Fan blade
• Propeller
• Cutting edge
• Sheet (in printing)