🔪blade

noun
/bleɪd/

Meaning

the flat cutting edge of a tool, knife, or weapon
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example Sentences

The blade of the knife was very sharp.

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

Example Expressions

on the blade's edge

Synonyms

edge, sword, cutter, razor, cutting edge
Entry 1
edge, sword, cutter, razor
Entry 2
edge, cutting edge, razor

Antonyms

handle, blunt side, blunt edge, dull edge
Entry 1
handle, blunt side
Entry 2
blunt edge, dull edge

Collocations

knife blade, razor blade, sharp blade, blade of grass, blade sharpening
Entry 1
knife blade, razor blade, sharp blade, blade of grass
Entry 2
sharp blade, knife blade, razor blade, blade sharpening

Related Vocabularies

the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
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A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
a special charm or appeal that inspires devotion or attraction in others

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