blade
noun
\ ˈblād
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Definition of blade
(Entry 1 of 2)
b
: the flat expanded part of a leaf as distinguished from the petiole
2
: something resembling the blade of a leaf: such as
a
: the broad flattened part of an oar or paddle
b
: an arm of a screw propeller, electric fan, or steam turbine
c
: the broad flat or concave part of a machine (such as a bulldozer or snowplow) that comes into contact with the material to be moved
e
: the flat portion of the tongue immediately behind the tip
also
: this portion together with the tip
blade
verb
bladed;
blading
Definition of blade (Entry 2 of 2)
1
transitive
golf
: to hit (a ball or shot) with the leading edge of the clubface : skull
I hit a wedge from 45 yards and basically bladed it over the green.— Tiger Woods
2
intransitive
: to skate on in-line skates
Connect a pair of these wild things to your feet and you are blading—cruising with all the cool of ice skating but without the ice.— Bob Batz Jr.
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Other Words from blade
Noun
bladelike
\ ˈblād-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
Verb
blader
\ ˈblā-dər
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noun
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noun
Examples of blade in a Sentence
Noun
the blade of an ax dueled with blades rather than gunsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
These engines compress the air-fuel mixture not with spinning fan blades, as turbine engines do, but using the aircraft’s high speed and the shape of their inlet ducts. — Kate Baggaley, NBC News, "This hypersonic airliner would take you from Los Angeles to Tokyo in under two hours," 23 Aug. 2019 Smaller birds are usually chopped up by turbine fan blades, but engines aren’t designed to withstand strikes from multiple birds or larger birds such as geese, said John Hansman, an aeronautics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. — Washington Post, "Russian pilot safely lands jetliner disabled by bird strike," 15 Aug. 2019 But the engine is dogged by production problems, including the manufacture of a titanium fan blade. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, "United Technologies has a long history in Connecticut that began with Pratt & Whitney," 10 June 2019 Unusual vibrations were noticed coming from the engine during sea trials, and a borescope inspection revealed the damage to several of the turbine fan blades. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Navy Stealth Destroyer Gets a 15-Ton Engine Transplant," 5 Sep. 2018 Following the deadly accident, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered for more frequent inspections of fan blades in CFM56-7B engines made by CFM International, Dallas News reported. — Fox News, "NTSB photos of Southwest Airlines plane show damage caused by engine fragments," 24 May 2018 In that instance, a fan blade in one of the plane’s engines broke apart midflight, sending debris into the fuselage and through a cabin window. — Zach Wichter, New York Times, "Southwest Plane Forced to Land After Cabin Window Breaks in Air," 2 May 2018 Frozen sushi, Marvin called it, fresh and cold, almost tasteless, with a note of steel from the knife blade. — Neil Shea, National Geographic, "A thawing Arctic is heating up a new Cold War," 21 Aug. 2019 Video then shows Ortiz pick up the blade and plunge it into Stankiewicz’s chest, police said. — Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, "Lynn woman ordered held without bail on charges of stabbing man to death," 20 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Runner-Up: Brod & Taylor Classic Knife Sharpener This tool features triple-action tungsten carbide sharpeners that automatically adjust to blade angles between 12 and 20 degrees. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Knife Sharpener," 23 Feb. 2019 Burr grinders, as opposed to blade grinders, grind the coffee more evenly and consistently. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, "How to Make the Perfect Cup, According to California’s Coolest Coffee Brand," 5 July 2017 Sami Vatanen had a clear shot at goalie Cam Talbot but missed up high, and Andrew Cogliano had a chance to blade a puck out of the air at close range. — Mark Whicker, Orange County Register, "Whicker: A new face stops the Ducks’ Game 7 jinx," 10 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blade.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for blade
blade
noun
English Language Learners Definition of blade
: the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting
: one of the flat spinning parts that are used on some machines to push air or water
: the wide flat part of an oar or paddle
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blade
noun
\ ˈblād
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Kids Definition of blade
1
: a leaf of a plant and especially of a grass
2
: the broad flat part of a leaf