blade in English: The flat, sharp part of a knife, sword, or other cutting tool. (noun)

Translation

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

Word origin

From Old English blaed, which first meant a leaf, then the flat leaf-shaped part of a tool.

Gender

Pluralblades

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The blade is the metal part that cuts; the handle is the part you hold.

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A sword's blade is the long, flat metal part.

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"Blades" is the plural, meaning more than one blade.

knife

A tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting food and other things.

sharp

Having a thin edge or point that can cut or make a hole.

sword

A weapon with a long sharp blade and a handle, used for fighting in the past.

cut

To split or open something using a knife or other sharp tool.

metal

A hard, shiny material such as iron, gold or silver, which heat and electricity pass through easily.

shave

To cut hair very close to the skin with a blade, usually on the face or legs.

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