Synonyms of blade

blade

noun

ˈblād 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sword
• steel
• saber
• scimitar
• brand
• rapier
• broadsword
• cutlass
• smallsword

2

as in knife

an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting

used a small blade to cut the rope

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knife
• cutter
• sword
• dagger
• shank
• shiv
• bayonet
• steel
• cleaver
• machete
• pocketknife
• cutlass
• switchblade
• stiletto
• poniard
• saber
• rapier
• bowie knife
• stylet
• sheath knife
• scalpel
• bodkin
• dirk
• bolo
• hack
• yataghan
• switch knife
• jackknife

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blade

Lawn mower blades can also catch tree roots, which can damage your lawn mower and the tree roots, increasing the risk of diseases spreading to your tree. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Also check that nearby decorations or furnishings are well clear of the blades. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

As the victim blocked Hopkins from moving toward the women, Hopkins produced a box cutter with the blade exposed and swung it repeatedly at the victim's neck and throat, court documents said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Unlike conventional jet engines, scramjets do not use rotating compressor blades. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026