blade
Произношение: [bleɪd]
Контекст: «tools»
(noun) the flat, sharp part of a tool or weapon, like a knife or a sword. It's the edge that cuts things. When you see a knife, the blade is the metal part that does the cutting.
Пример
The chef used a sharp blade to slice the vegetables easily.
Пример
The blade of the knife was dull, so it couldn't cut the bread properly.
Пример
How do you keep the blade of your knife sharp for cooking?
Контекст: «nature»
(noun) a long, thin piece of a plant, usually grass. Think of the green parts that you see in a lawn or garden. They can be very thin but are important for plants.
Пример
The blades of grass swayed gently in the breeze on a sunny day.
Пример
There were no green blades in the field because it hadn't rained for weeks.
Пример
What color are the blades of grass in your backyard?
Контекст: «machines»
(noun) the part of a fan or machine that moves and can create wind or help with mixing. It's what spins around and makes things work.
Пример
The ceiling fan's blades turned quickly, cooling the room down.
Пример
One of the blades on the fan was broken, so it didn't work well anymore.
Пример
How many blades does your fan have?
Контекст: «action»
(verb) to cut something with a blade or similar sharp tool. It's like saying you are using a knife to slice something. When you blade something, you’re using that sharp edge to make a cut.
Пример
He bladed the wood smoothly to make a nice finish.
Пример
She won't blade the tomatoes because she prefers to crush them instead.
Пример
Do you know how to blade the vegetables for the salad?