blade

blade is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /bleɪd/
• SAMPA: /bleId/
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Noun

Singular blade

Plural blades

1. (countable) A blade is something with a long, sharp edge. Things like knives, swords and razors have blades.

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  Blades of grass

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  A knife with a curved blade

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  Sword blades