BLADE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BLADE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLADE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Blade

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English blæd ‘leaf of a plant’ (also in blade (sense 2 of the noun)), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blad and German Blatt

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bleɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon

Short Definition:

cutting edge of knife etc.

Examples:
  • cut cleanly using a sharp blade
Definition:

the flat, wide section of an implement or device such as an oar or a propeller.

Short Definition:

flat, wide section of oar, propeller, etc.

Definition:

a shoulder bone in a joint of meat, or the joint itself.

Short Definition:

shoulder bone

Definition:

a long, narrow leaf of grass or another similar plant

Short Definition:

long narrow leaf of grass

Examples:
  • a blade of grass
Definition:

a dashing or energetic young man

Short Definition:

dashing young man

Examples:
  • the director, a young blade in an oversized suit

Word: Blade

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bleɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

skate using Rollerblades

Short Definition:

skate with Rollerblades

Examples:
  • she loves to run, bike, blade, and explore the city
  • blading with the wind in your face…that's really nice

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