blade

blade · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or other tool.

  2. 2.

    The flat, wide part of an oar or propeller.

  3. 3.

    A single leaf of grass or a similar plant.

  4. 4.

    The flat part of a leaf.

  5. 5.

    The flat part of the tongue.

  6. 6.

    (Informal) A dashing or lively young man.

Forms

plural: blades

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blade of grass — A single piece of grass.
  • •
    shoulder blade — The flat bone of the shoulder.
  • •
    razor blade — A thin, sharp blade for shaving.
  • •
    switch blade — A knife with a spring-loaded blade.

Related words

See also: edge, grass, knife, sword
Synonyms: cutting-edge, edge

Etymology

From Old English blæd ("leaf, blade"), from Proto-Germanic bladą.