blade
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for blade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use blade
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English blæd, originally meaning "leaf" — the flat shape of a leaf and a cutting blade were seen as similar.
Full origin of blade →Frequently asked questions
What does “blade” mean?
The word “blade” means the flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool. In plain terms, the sharp, flat cutting part of a tool or weapon, or any similarly flat, thin part.
How do you pronounce “blade”?
“Blade” is pronounced blayd (/bleɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “blade” in a sentence?
Here is “blade” used in a sentence: “He sharpened the knife's blade before carving the turkey.”
What part of speech is “blade”?
Depending on how it is used, “blade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “blade” come from?
The word “blade” comes from Old English. From Old English blæd, originally meaning "leaf" — the flat shape of a leaf and a cutting blade were seen as similar.
Is “blade” a common word?
“Blade” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “blade” have?
“Blade” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool.
What is the difference between a blade and an edge?
A blade is the whole flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool. The edge is specifically the sharpened line along the blade that does the cutting, so the edge is one part of the blade.
Why is a single piece of grass called a blade of grass?
Blade can mean a flat, thin part shaped like a cutting blade, and a slender leaf of grass has just this flat, narrow form. This is why a single leaf of grass is traditionally called a blade of grass.
What are the different things a blade can refer to?
Blade has two main senses: the sharp cutting part of a knife, sword, or tool, and any flat, thin part shaped like one, such as the blade of a fan, propeller, oar, or a blade of grass. The shared idea is a flat, thin form.