Blade — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈblād/

Meaning & Definition of Blade

Blade (noun)

  1. leaf; especially, the leaf of an herb or a grass
  2. the flat expanded part of a leaf as distinguished from the petiole, lamina
  3. something resembling the blade of a leaf

Blade (verb)

  1. to hit (a ball or shot) with the leading edge of the clubface, skull
  2. to skate on in-line skates

Blade (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point

    "dueled with blades rather than guns"

    similar: brand, steel, sword
    related: broadsword, cutlass, rapier, saber, scimitar, smallsword

  2. an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting

    "used a small blade to cut the rope"

    similar: cutter, knife, shank (slang), shiv (slang)
    related: cleaver, hack, bayonet, bodkin, bolo, bowie knife, cutlass, dagger, dirk, jackknife, machete, pocketknife, poniard, sheath knife, stiletto, stylet, switchblade, switch knife, yataghan, rapier, saber, steel, sword, scalpel

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blade

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blade:

Slang: shank, shiv
brand, steel, sword, cutter, knife

Related Words for Blade

broadsword, cutlass, rapier, saber, scimitar, smallsword, cleaver, hack, bayonet, bodkin, bolo, bowie knife, dagger, dirk, jackknife, machete, pocketknife, poniard, sheath knife, stiletto, stylet, switchblade, switch knife, yataghan, scalpel

Word Forms of Blade

Inflections: blades, bladed, blading

Derived words: bladelike (adjective), blader (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Blade

Middle English, from Old English blæd; akin to Old High German blat leaf, Latin folium, Greek phyllon, Old English blōwan to blossom blow

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Blade

Words & Phrases Containing Blade

blade server, shoulder blade, razor blade

Frequently Asked Questions about Blade

What does "Blade" mean?

"Blade" means leaf; especially, the leaf of an herb or a grass. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: leaf; especially, the leaf of an herb or a grass. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Blade"?

Other words for "Blade" include brand, steel, sword, cutter, knife, shank and shiv. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blade" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blade"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blade". Common alternatives include brand, steel, sword, cutter, knife, shank and shiv.

How do you use "Blade" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blade" in a sentence: "dueled with blades rather than guns"; "used a small blade to cut the rope".

Is "Blade" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blade" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Blade" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Blade" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Blade"?

"Blade" is pronounced /ˈblād/.

What is the origin of the word "Blade"?

"Blade" comes from Middle English, from Old English blæd; akin to Old High German blat leaf, Latin folium, Greek phyllon, Old English blōwan to blossom blow. First known use: before 12th century.