blade

/bleɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat, thin, and typically rigid piece of metal used for cutting, such as a knife or sword.

“She carefully sharpened the blade of the knife before cutting the cake.”

2. verb

To cut or sever something, especially with a sharp edge.

“He bladed through the thick underbrush with his machete.”

3. verb

To cut or sever a part of something, especially a grassy area.

“The lawn mower will blade the grass for the weekend.”

4. noun

A rotating knife or cutting tool used for mowing or cutting grass, especially a lawn mower blade.

“The new lawnmower had a damaged blade and needed to be replaced.”

5. noun

A narrow and typically flat part of a leaf, such as a grass blade.

“The wind rustled the blades of the wheat field.”

Synonyms

  • cutting tool
  • edge
  • knife

Antonyms

  • base
  • heel