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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 blades or leaf-like structures are where photosynthesis occurs.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Repeat this process as needed to return the blades to optimal sharpness.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Cavitation is caused by a submarine's spinning propeller blades, which create bubbles in the water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
An expansive pocket is created by sweeping the blade’s tip back and forth.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Repeat this process as needed to return the blades to optimal sharpness.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Cavitation is caused by a submarine's spinning propeller blades, which create bubbles in the water.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
An expansive pocket is created by sweeping the blade’s tip back and forth.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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So far, financial markets’ reaction to the tariff threats has been muted and the sword rattling could prove to be a negotiating ploy.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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This diamond sword base makes a fantastic gift for Minecraft fans and kids ages eight and up.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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However, such penetration is much more likely with something sharp like a knife or fast-moving and hard like a bullet.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Weapons of any kind (no knives or mace/pepper spray of any size).Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Cord cutters can watch the match on any live TV streaming service that carries CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rotary cutter: on sale for $14.94 Original price: $20.99 When cutting straight lines, a pair of scissors doesn’t always do the trick.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Blade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blade. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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