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as in sword
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
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as in knife
an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting
used a small blade to cut the rope
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Recent Examples of blade
The creators suggest using the Sear Panel as a mini-table, plate, or cutting board, but just keep in mind that titanium can dull knife blades quickly.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
And a podium is damaging figure skaters’ blades.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Just slip a pillowcase over each blade, and then slide the fabric to the end of the blade.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
The plans also call for new signage and lighting, including a corner blade sign inspired by the original, as well as a small south-side ramp and pedestrian entrance to allow after-hours access.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
And a podium is damaging figure skaters’ blades.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Just slip a pillowcase over each blade, and then slide the fabric to the end of the blade.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
The plans also call for new signage and lighting, including a corner blade sign inspired by the original, as well as a small south-side ramp and pedestrian entrance to allow after-hours access.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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Above one entryway, a sword is lodged in the stone, said to have found its place there in the eighth century after being thrown more than 100 miles by Roland, the hero of the medieval chanson that bears his name.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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The preschooler wandered the room, swinging a thin plastic rod from a set of window blinds like a toy sword.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dressed ominously in brown combat garb with black leather gloves and a hunting knife strapped to her back, the German actress tries several takes as rush hour revs up.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Using scissors, or knives that aren’t sharp may crush the vascular tissue and prevent the flowers from taking up water, leading to faster decline.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Cut with a floured 2 3/4- to 3-inch round or square cutter; re-form scraps as necessary to make six biscuits.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hitters still struggled to hit the forkball last season, but hit his sweeper and sinker hard, and to a lesser extent, his cutter as well.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Blade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blade. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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