How Do You Spell BLADE?

Pronunciation: [blˈe͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "blade" is spelled /bleɪd/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet, indicating the pronunciation of two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced like "blay" with a long "a" sound, followed by the second syllable pronounced like "d" with a short vowel sound. The word refers to the flat, sharp part of a tool, such as a knife or a saw. It is important to spell words accurately, as errors in spelling can lead to confusion and miscommunication.

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BLADE Meaning and Definition

  1. Blade refers to a sharp-edged, typically flat or curved, tool or weapon that is primarily used for cutting or slicing. It is characterized by its thin, elongated form and is usually made of metal, although it can also be crafted from other materials such as stone or wood.

    Blades are commonly found in various forms, serving different purposes. For instance, a knife typically has a single-edged blade, while a sword possesses a double-edged blade. The cutting edge of a blade is the sharpened part responsible for making clean and precise cuts through different materials. The term "blade" is often associated with knives, swords, and other similar instruments.

    Blades are utilized in a wide range of fields and activities, including cooking, woodworking, warfare, and sports. In the kitchen, blades are essential tools for slicing, dicing, and preparing food. In crafting and woodworking, blades are used to shape and carve materials precisely. Furthermore, in sports like fencing or self-defense, blades are employed as weapons for combat or protection.

    Blades can be both dangerous and useful, depending on their context and use. Care must be taken when handling blades due to their sharpness, as they pose a risk of injury. Proper maintenance, such as honing and sharpening, is crucial to maintaining the efficiency and performance of a blade.

  2. • To furnish with a blade.
    • The long leaf or spire of grass, or of a like plant; the cutting part of a knife; the broad part of an oar; the part of a tool that is broad or thin; a brisk, gay, bold fellow.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BLADE

The word "blade" originated from the Old English word "blæd", which meant a leaf or a leaf-like structure. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "bladaz", meaning a leaf or a flat surface. This term is also related to the Old Norse word "blað", the Old High German word "blat", and the Gothic word "blad", all with similar meanings. Over time, the meaning of "blade" expanded to include the sharp edge or cutting part of a tool, weapon, or instrument, such as a sword or knife.

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Plural form of BLADE is BLADES

Conjugate verb Blade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bladed
you would have bladed
he/she/it would have bladed
we would have bladed
they would have bladed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been blading
you would have been blading
he/she/it would have been blading
we would have been blading
they would have been blading

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would blade
you would blade
he/she/it would blade
we would blade
they would blade

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be blading
you would be blading
he/she/it would be blading
we would be blading
they would be blading

FUTURE

I will blade
you will blade
he/she/it will blade
we will blade
they will blade

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be blading
you will be blading
he/she/it will be blading
we will be blading
they will be blading

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bladed
you will have bladed
he/she/it will have bladed
we will have bladed
they will have bladed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been blading
you will have been blading
he/she/it will have been blading
we will have been blading
they will have been blading

IMPERATIVE

we Let's blade

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was blading
you were blading
he/she/it was blading
we were blading
they were blading

PAST PARTICIPLE

bladed

PAST PERFECT

I had bladed
you had bladed
he/she/it had bladed
we had bladed
they had bladed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been blading
you had been blading
he/she/it had been blading
we had been blading
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PRESENT

I blade
you blade
he/she/it blades
we blade
they blade

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am blading
you are blading
he/she/it is blading
we are blading
they are blading

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

blading

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bladed
you have bladed
he/she/it has bladed
we have bladed
they have bladed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been blading
you have been blading
he/she/it has been blading
we have been blading
they have been blading

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it blade

SIMPLE PAST

I bladed
you bladed
he/she/it bladed
we bladed
they bladed

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