λεπίδα — meaning in English

English meaning

• blade noun The flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool.
• knife noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.

Senses

λεπίδα is used for these senses in English:

• blade The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
• knife Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.

blade — full definition

1. noun The flat, sharp-edged cutting part of a knife, sword, or similar tool.
2. noun A flat, thin part shaped like a cutting blade, such as of a fan, propeller, oar, or grass.
3. verb To skate using inline skates ("rollerblades").

knife — full definition

1. noun A tool with a flat, usually metal blade sharpened along one edge and fixed to a handle, used for cutting.
2. verb To stab or cut someone with a knife.
3. verb To betray someone, especially a political ally.

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