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Blade Definition & Meaning

blade
noun
  1. especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
  2. a dashing young man; "gay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures"
  3. something long and thin resembling a blade of grass; "a blade of lint on his suit"
  4. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
  5. a cut of beef from the shoulder blade
  6. a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
  7. the part of the skate that slides on the ice
  8. flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
  9. the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge

"Blade" in song lyrics

See how blade is used in real songs:

  • "The samurai, renegade, armed with a blade"
    4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Who's Eyez Can See
  • "Dat 504, tha Calliope, we rattle street and rust ya blade"
    504 Boyz — Whodi
  • "My game is sharp as a razor blade"
    9th Prince f/ Tash Mahogany — Outstanding

Usage tips for "blade"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "blade" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for blade to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does blade mean?
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole a dashing young man; "gay young blades bragged of their amorous adventures" something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
What part of speech is blade?
Blade is a noun.
How many definitions does blade have?
Blade has 9 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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