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Definition of «blade»

A blade is a thin, flat piece of metal or other material that is used for cutting. It can also refer to an instrument with a sharp edge, such as a knife or sword. In addition, it can be used metaphorically to describe something sharp or severe in nature, like a "blunt" criticism or a "cutting" remark.

Usage examples

  1. The carpenter carefully handles the sharp blade of the saw.
  2. The samurai swiftly unsheathed his katana blade to defend himself.
  3. The chef skillfully slices the vegetables with a sharp blade of the knife.
  4. The baseball player swung the bat and hit the ball with a powerful blade.
  5. The wind turbine's blades rotate to harness the wind energy.
  6. The ice skater gracefully glides on the ice, effortlessly maneuvering on the sharp blades of her skates.
  7. The helicopter's spinning blades create a strong gust of wind.
  8. The fan's blades circulate the air in the room, providing a cooling effect.
  9. The gardener trims the hedges with a hedge trimmer's sharp blades.
  10. The propeller blades of the airplane spin rapidly, propelling it forward.

Phrases with «blade»

Sentences with «blade»

  • Pull one arm across the chest and place a tennis ball under the shoulder blade of that arm. (acefitness.org)
  • The microchip can normally be detected between the shoulder blades of the dog. (animals-universe.info)
  • The baby food mill has a motor part which is usually attached to the bowls and tops with blades of different sizes. (babieslounge.com)
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