blade


blade

noun

Definition of BLADE

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>
Synonyms blade, brand, steel
Related Words broadsword, cutlass, rapier, saber (or sabre), scimitar, smallsword
2
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting <used a small blade to cut the rope>
Synonyms blade, cutter, shank [slang], shiv [slang]

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