B2nounhometechnology
US/bleɪd/
UK/bleɪd/
the flat, sharp part of a knife or tool that cuts; also one long thin leaf of grass
In context
Be careful, because the blade of this knife is extremely sharp.
He replaces the razor blade in his shaver every week.
The huge blades of the wind turbine turned slowly in the sea breeze.
Words that go with blade
noun + noun
- razor bladeWrap the old razor blade in paper before you throw it away.
- knife bladeThe knife blade was made of Japanese steel.
- fan bladesDust collects quickly on the fan blades in summer.
- turbine bladesTurbine blades can be longer than a football pitch.
adjective + noun
- sharp bladeUse a sharp blade to cut the cardboard cleanly.
noun + preposition
- blade of grassMorning dew shone on every blade of grass.