Synonyms for

Blades

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

Definition

Blades are the flat, sharp edges of a tool or machine, used for cutting or chopping.

Synonyms & similar words

blade vane leafblade steel brand sword cutters edges knives swords machetes choppers shears scissors razors clippers axes hatchets sickles billhooks pruners guillotines bandsaws grinders planers

Synonyms by register

Formal

edge cutting edge sharp edge

Informal

razor knife

Literary

steel keenness

Antonyms

dullness bluntness thickness roundness smoothness

Common collocations

  • sharp blades
  • sword blades
  • ice blades
  • razor blades
  • blades of grass
  • fan blades
  • turbine blades
  • skate blades

Word family

noun blade
verb blade
adjective bladed

Usage note

While 'blades' can refer to the cutting edge of a knife or sword, it is also commonly used for the flat, leaf-like parts of plants, especially grass. The verb 'to blade' is less common and refers to the action of cutting with a blade.

Example sentences

  1. The blades on my ice skates are dull.
  2. The fan blades are spinning quickly.
  3. The helicopter blades are chopping through the air.
  4. The razor blades are sharp and dangerous.
  5. The blender blades are chopping up the fruit.

Quotes

  • "The pen is mightier than the sword, but no match for a good sharp blade." - Unknown
  • "The blade itself incites to deeds of violence." - Homer
  • "The blade is only as sharp as the person wielding it." - Brandon Sanderson

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