Blade

/bleɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The flat, cutting edge of a tool or weapon.

He sharpened the blade of the knife before preparing dinner.

The leaf of a plant or grass.

The gardener admired the green blades of grass in his yard.

A thin, flat part of a machine, such as a fan or turbine, that moves air or water.

The fan's blades spun rapidly, creating a cool breeze in the room.

A skateboard or rollerblade component that allows for movement.

She performed a trick on her blades, impressing everyone at the skate park.

Middle English 'blade', from Old English 'blæd' meaning 'leaf, blade'.

sharp as a blade:

Very sharp or keen.

to cut like a blade:

To cut very effectively or sharply.

to have a blade to grind:

To have a personal grudge or resentment.

A term used for a person who is considered tough or street-smart.

He's a real blade in the neighborhood.

Refers to an attractive or stylish person.

She walked in looking like a total blade.