Klinge — meaning in English
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Senses
Klinge is used for these senses in English:
- blade (biology) The four large shell plates on the sides, and the five large ones of the middle, of the carapace of the sea turtle, which yield the best tortoise shell.
- edge (also, figuratively) The thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument, such as an ax, knife, sword, or scythe; that which cuts as an edge does, or wounds deeply, etc.
blade — full definition
- noun The flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool.
- noun A flat, thin part shaped like a cutting blade, such as of a fan, propeller, oar, or grass.
- verb To skate using inline skates ("rollerblades").
edge — full definition
- noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
- noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
- noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
- verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
- verb To win by a very small margin.
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