Blade
/bleɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe flat, cutting part of an instrument or weapon.
/bleɪd/
The flat, sharp part of a tool or weapon.
He sharpened the blade of his knife.
💡 Simply: The sharp part of something that cuts.
More Examples
The grass was so tall that it bent the mower blade.
How It's Used
"The knife blade was incredibly sharp."
"The sword's blade gleamed in the sunlight."
"The gardener used a sharp blade to prune the roses."
A long, thin leaf of grass or similar plant.
/bleɪd/
A long, flat leaf, especially of grass.
The wind bent the blades of wheat.
💡 Simply: A long, thin leaf.
How It's Used
"The blades of grass were covered in dew."
From Old English *blæd, meaning 'leaf, blade of grass'. The meaning extended to the flat, sharp part of a tool or weapon.
The word 'blade' has been used in English for centuries, initially referring to leaves and later expanding to include the sharp parts of tools and weapons.
Memory tip
Think of a sharp leaf – that's a blade!