bladed

adjective blad·ed \ ˈblā-dəd \

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Definition of bladed

: having a blade or blades —often used in combination

5-bladed propeller

Recent Examples of bladed from the Web

Nashville police say Micheli killed his ex-boss, 46-year-old Joel Paavola, with a hatchet and another bladed instrument Monday morning as Paavola led a workout at The Balance Training center in the Belle Meade community.

— Fox News, "Police: Suspect admitted to killing in hatchet death," 7 June 2018
But what was once a (probably) guilty pleasure had become her unique survival skill—codified in-game as a bonus to her use of bladed weapons.

— steven strom, Ars Technica, "State of Decay 2 review: Shambling toward nothing," 22 May 2018
Measures are in place to tackle the likes of suicide bombers, attackers wielding bladed weapons such as knives and machetes and vehicles driving into the crowds of fans.

— allison barrie, Fox News, "Royal Wedding: How a vast security operation will keep the couple, guests and spectators safe," 17 May 2018
The thin-bladed plant, also known as Eulalia, will replace the fan-like palms the congregation used for the last several years as part of another green initiative.

— kristin e. holmes, Philly.com, "Palm-free Palm Sunday: a green Philly church opts for local grasses," 23 Mar. 2018
The small plane is propelled by giant custom five-bladed scimitar props and has a 52-foot wing span.

— diane bell, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Adventure seeker plans to fly over both poles in 1983 aircraft," 9 Apr. 2018
According to court papers, Mouhib used a large-bladed kitchen knife to stab the victim in the upper-left area of the back and in his neck, causing the victim's head to become severed from his body.

— USA TODAY, "New York mom charged in decapitation of her 7-year-old son," 6 Apr. 2018
Patrons of a Salt Lake City ax-throwing venue will be able to hurl sharp-bladed tools while drinking a cold beer after the state’s alcohol commission voted Tuesday to amend state liquor laws.

— stephen sorace, Fox News, "Granted liquor license, Utah ax-throwing venue has no ax to grind," 28 Mar. 2018
The man had blood on his legs, was carrying a bladed weapon believed to be a machete or large knife and was acting erratically, said police Officer Dino Delimitros.

— city news service, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego police arrest man carrying machete," 12 Mar. 2018

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