English dictionary
blade
/bl/eI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
Synonyms leaf bladeSource: WordNet 3.0
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a dashing young man
ExamplesGay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
ExamplesA blade of lint on his suit.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a cut of beef from the shoulder blade
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the part of the skate that slides on the ice
Source: WordNet 3.0
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flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
Synonyms vaneSource: WordNet 3.0
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the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Properly, the leaf, or flat part of the leaf, of any plant, especially of gramineous plants. The term is sometimes applied to the spire of grasses.
Source: webster1913
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The flat part of the tongue immediately behind the tip, or point.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To furnish with a blade.
Source: webster1913
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To put forth or have a blade.
Source: webster1913