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Blade

noun
/bleɪd/

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
the flat cutting edge of a tool, knife, or weapon

Example Sentences

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

The blade of the knife was very sharp.

Example Expressions

on the blade's edge

Synonyms

edge, cutting edge, razor, sword, cutter
Entry 1
edge, cutting edge, razor
Entry 2
edge, sword, cutter, razor

Antonyms

blunt edge, dull edge, handle, blunt side
Entry 1
blunt edge, dull edge
Entry 2
handle, blunt side

Collocations

sharp blade, knife blade, razor blade, blade sharpening, blade of grass
Entry 1
sharp blade, knife blade, razor blade, blade sharpening
Entry 2
knife blade, razor blade, sharp blade, blade of grass

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