Synonyms for

Blade

Verb / bleɪd / Another word for blade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A long, flat, narrow part of a tool or weapon that cuts or spreads things apart.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

edge cutting edge cutting surface

Informal

razor knife sword

Literary

keen edge steel point

Antonyms

bluntness dullness handle hilt base shaft

Common collocations

  • sharp blade
  • sword blade
  • knife blade
  • blade of grass
  • razor blade
  • ice blade
  • blade runner
  • blade server

Word family

noun blade
verb blade

Usage note

While 'blade' can refer to a leaf or a petal, its most common meaning relates to the cutting part of a tool or weapon. 'Blade' as a verb is rare and usually refers to cutting with a blade.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used his blade to cut the wheat.
  2. The chef's blade was sharp enough to cut through anything.
  3. The samurai's blade was a symbol of his status and honor.
  4. The skater's blade glided across the ice effortlessly.
  5. The barber's blade trimmed the customer's hair neatly.

Quotes

  • The pen is mightier than the sword, but the blade wins in a duel.
  • A sword is never a killer, it is a tool in the killer's hands.
  • The best swordsman in the world doesn't need to fear the second-best swordsman; no, the person for him to be afraid of is some ignorant antagonist who has never had a sword in his hand before; he doesn't do the thing he ought to do, and so the expert isn't prepared for him.

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