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blade

Pronunciation: [bleɪd]

Word

Learn how to use blade in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The chef used a sharp blade to slice the vegetables easily.

Example

The blade of the knife was dull, so it couldn't cut the bread properly.

Example

How do you keep the blade of your knife sharp for cooking?

Context: “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.

Example

The blades of grass swayed gently in the breeze on a sunny day.

Example

There were no green blades in the field because it hadn't rained for weeks.

Example

What color are the blades of grass in your backyard?

Context: “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.

Example

The ceiling fan's blades turned quickly, cooling the room down.

Example

One of the blades on the fan was broken, so it didn't work well anymore.

Example

How many blades does your fan have?

Context: “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.

Example

He bladed the wood smoothly to make a nice finish.

Example

She won't blade the tomatoes because she prefers to crush them instead.

Example

Do you know how to blade the vegetables for the salad?

How to pronounce blade

Pronunciation: [bleɪd]

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