blade
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- noun
- /bleɪd/
:
hoja
- The handle was dull black; the blade was obsidian and shone in glints like broken glass.
- razor blade
- knife blade
- sharp blade
And I saw him retract his blade from Ginger's body.
- And I saw him retract his blade from Ginger's body.
- That will prevent breakage of the blade and chipping of the edge.
- That is a sharp blade sticking out of this iPhone case.
Examples
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That is a sharp blade sticking out of this iPhone case.
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It's a very sharp blade and we are ready to cut.
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So for me, the straight blade feels the best.
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Oh look at that, my pretty blade all set up.
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This right here is your cutting blade right here.
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You can move the blade up and down to your comfort.
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As you can see, the blades are still very sharp.
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The biggest reason is because sharp blades will make your life a lot easier.
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That will prevent breakage of the blade and chipping of the edge.
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The chef carefully selected a sharp blade to slice through the fresh vegetables.
Synonyms
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The flat sharp part of a knife used for cutting
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A very small sharp blade used for shaving and making small, careful cuts
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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A flat, triangular bone on each side of the upper back that helps hold the arm
- Specialized
A flat vertical part at the back of a boat or plane that moves to steer it
Surface Forms
Etymology
Blade comes from an Old English word blæd that meant 'leaf' or 'shoot', so imagine a knife's flat, thin part like a sharp leaf; this picture helps you remember the cutting part of a tool.