blades (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /bleɪdz/
Definition
The flat, sharp edges of a knife, sword, or other cutting tool, or the part of a machine that cuts or moves.
Examples
The chef carefully sharpened the blades of his knives.
The wind turbine's large blades spun slowly in the breeze.
He accidentally cut himself on the razor's sharp blades.
How to Use blades
- blades of grass (collocation)
- Refers to the individual leaves of grass. — "The children ran barefoot through the soft blades of grass."
- sharp blades (collocation)
- Emphasizes the cutting edge of a blade. — "Be careful when handling the knives; they have very sharp blades."
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