Definition of blade - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cuttingsharp edge of a tool or weapon
- The blade of the knife was very sharp.
2.
botanynarrow leaf of grass or cereal
- A single blade of grass stood tall.
3.
boatingthin flat part of an oar or paddle
- He dipped the blade into the water.
4.
keypart of a key inserted into a lock
- He inserted the blade into the lock.
5.
historypiece of sharp-edged stone
- Archaeologists found a flint blade at the site.
6.
cookingcut of beef from the shoulder
- We cooked a delicious blade roast for dinner.
7.
prostheticartificial foot for athletes
- The runner used a blade for the race.
8.
cameraTECH. part of a camera's aperture or shutterTECH.
- The camera's blade adjusted the light exposure.
9.
computingTECH. thin modular server unit that fits into a shared chassisTECH.
- The data center used a blade for efficiency.
Verb
1.
toolstr. cut something using a sharp-edged tooltr.
- He bladed the paper with precision.
2.
skateintr. move on ice using ice skatesintr.
- She bladed across the frozen lake.
3.
furnishingtr. fit with a sharp cutting edgetr.
- The technician will blade the machine for cutting.
4.
wrestlingtr. Rare US cut to cause bleedingtr. Rare US
- The wrestler decided to blade during the match.
Images of blade
sharp edge of a tool or weapon 
narrow leaf of grass or cereal 
part of a key inserted into a lock 
cut of beef from the shoulder 
artificial foot for athletes
Expressions with blade
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something that has both positive and negative effects
Fame can be a double-edged blade, bringing both opportunities and challenges.
situation with both positive and negative effects
Fame can be a two-edged blade, bringing both opportunities and challenges.
single long narrow leaf of grass
He lay down and watched a blade of grass sway.
specially shaped part of a fan moving air
The fan blade spun rapidly to cool the room.
the flat cutting part of a knife
The knife blade is very sharp.
thin metal piece with sharp edge for shaving
He replaced the razor blade before shaving.
quick-thinking, very aware, showing strong brainpower
She was sharp as a blade, catching the trick instantly.
flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder
He broke his shoulder blade while playing football.
toothed cutting part of a saw used to cut materials
He replaced the dull saw blade before cutting the boards.
mechanical device that cleans the windshield
The wiper blade needs replacement before the rainy season.
support part that grips a cutting blade in correct working position
The blade holder on my razor broke, so the blade kept slipping.
circular or straight cutting tool edge coated with tiny industrial diamonds
The contractor used a diamond blade to cut through the concrete slab.
flat part of a leaf for photosynthesis
The leaf blade is wide and green.
server in a rack slot designed to save physical space
The data center upgraded its system with several new blade servers..
rotating blade converting wind into energy
The wind turbine's rotor blade harnessed the wind's power.
flat part of a rudder that moves the vessel
The rudder blade was damaged, affecting the ship's steering.
component of a turbine that converts fluid flow into rotational energy
The turbine blade in the engine is crucial for its operation..
cut of beef from the shoulder area
The beef blade is perfect for slow-cooked stews.
thin, flexible blade used in printing to scrape excess ink
The printer adjusted the doctor blade to maintain ink consistency.
mixing tool with four flat blades for beating ingredients
Attach the four blade beater to the mixer before starting.
cut of beef from the shoulder blade
The chef recommended the oyster blade steak for its tenderness.
lively and stylish young man
He was known as a gay blade in his town.
Origin of blade
Old English, blæd (leaf or sword)
Terms with blade included in their meaning
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cutting tool
tool with a sharp blade for cutting
tools
sharp side of a blade or tool
weapon
weapon with a sharp blade for stabbing
tools
tool with a toothed blade for cutting
cutting
cuts material using a toothed blade
boating
tool with a flat blade for moving a boat
ice skate
shoe with a metal blade for ice gliding
garden tool
tool with a flat blade for digging
history
weapon with a long sharp blade and hilt
cooking
utensil with a wide blade for serving cake
butcher's tool
heavy knife with a large square blade
home cooking
kitchen appliance with a blade that moves rapidly to cut food
cooking
kitchen tool with a flat blade for turning food
gardening
tool with a flat blade for digging
gardening
tool with sharp blade for cutting plants
hunting tool
knife for hunting animals, often with a sharp blade
skating equipment
shoe with a blade attached used for gliding on ice
tools
cutting ability of an edge or blade
kitchen
small tool with a flat, flexible blade for mixing or spreading
kitchen
knife with serrated blade for tough meats
rowing
long pole with flat blade for rowing
sharpen a blade
give a sharp side to a blade
cutting stabbing
cut or stab using a blade
tools
tool with a heavy blade for chopping
Examples of blade in a sentence
He admired the blade of the ancient sword. The farmer examined each blade for signs of disease. Dew glistened on every blade in the morning sun. The canoeist cracked the blade against a rock. Each paddle blade flashed in the sunlight. The locksmith examined the blade for damage.
She noticed the blade was slightly bent. The museum displayed a blade made from obsidian. A broken blade lay beside the ancient hearth. The blade steak was tender and juicy. She bought a blade cut for the stew. He fitted a new blade to his prosthetic leg. The athlete's blade was custom-designed for sprinting. One blade of the aperture stuck during the shoot. The technician replaced a bent shutter blade. The IT department upgraded the blade for better performance. A new blade was added to the server rack. She bladed the vegetables swiftly for the salad. The chef bladed the fish with expertise. He bladed smoothly during the ice show. They bladed together in perfect harmony. They will blade the lawnmower for better performance. The factory bladed the tools for precision work. He chose to blade to add drama to the fight. Blading was his tactic to gain sympathy from the audience.
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- French:lame, découper, ...
- German:Klinge, schneiden, ...
- Italian:filo, tagliare, ...
- Spanish:filo, cortar, ...
- Portuguese:lâmina, cortar, ...
- Chinese:刀刃, 用刀片切割, ...
- Japanese:刃, 切る, ...
- Arabic:نَصْل, قَطَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:לַהַב, לַחְתּוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:лезвие, разрезать, ...
- Ukrainian:лезо, різати, ...
- Hindi:धार, ब्लेड करना, ...
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