Blade (Noun)
Meaning 1
A broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 3
Especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The blade of the tall grass was a vibrant green due to the spring rain.
- Cutting the lawn was a chore that George dreaded, having to navigate through the wet blades that clung to his mower.
- The broad blade of the hosta leaf was a beautiful shade of chartreuse.
- The gardener carefully trimmed the blade of the holly fern to encourage new growth.
- In the summer heat, the blades of the grass turned a faint golden color as they parched and withered.
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Meaning 4
Something long and thin resembling a blade of grass; "a blade of lint on his suit".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- A small blade of spider silk stretched across the doorway.
- The bird picked up a delicate blade of grass in its beak and began to weave a nest.
- A fine blade of wire was tangled in her hair.
- She brushed away a blade of dust that clung to her shoulder.
- As he walked through the field, a tender blade of wheat clung to the hem of his pants.
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Meaning 5
A dashing young man; "gay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young blade swaggered into the ballroom, his handsome face turning heads among the ladies.
- Reginald, a notorious blade about town, was known for his many romantic conquests and dueling exploits.
- A group of rakish young blades, fresh from their university days, caused a stir with their daring exploits and charming good looks.
- His reputation as a blade and a charmer preceded him, striking fear into the hearts of the local husbands and fathers.
- The dashing young blade flashed his pearly whites as he danced the waltz with the loveliest debutante of the season.
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Meaning 6
The part of the skate that slides on the ice.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The figure skater's blade dug into the ice as she launched into a triple axel.
- She tightened the screws on her skate blade to prevent it from coming loose during the competition.
- The hockey player's blade glided smoothly across the ice as he made a sharp turn around the net.
- After years of use, the blade on her ice skate had become dull and needed to be sharpened.
- The speed skater's blade sliced through the ice with incredible speed and precision.
Meaning 7
A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The wind turbine's massive blade spun lazily in the breeze, generating electricity for the nearby town.
- The helicopter's rotor blade whipped up a storm of dust and debris as it lifted off from the rooftop.
- The ship's propeller blade churned the water into a frothy frenzy as it sped through the choppy seas.
- The fan's blade whirred quietly, circulating a gentle breeze through the sweltering office.
- The airplane's wing was essentially a fixed blade, using the airflow to generate lift and keep the plane aloft.
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Meaning 9
The flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.