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Synonyms 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
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- 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
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The first known use of blade was before the 12th century
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