blade

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Botany

n. a single, thin leaf of grass.

n. the narrow, elongated leaf of a graminaceous plant.

日本語:葉※

“The morning dew sat on every single blade of grass in the garden.”

“The drought had been so severe that not a single green blade remained in the once-lush meadow.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the wide, flat part of an object that pushes against air or water, like on a fan or a boat's oar.

n. the broad, flat surface of a propeller, oar, or turbine designed to provide traction or propulsion.

日本語:羽根※

“One blade of the ceiling fan was slightly bent, causing it to wobble.”

“The rower dipped the blade into the water with perfect timing, ensuring maximum power for the final sprint.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine

n. the large, flat bone in your upper back.

n. the scapula; a flat, triangular bone located in the upper posterior thorax.

“He felt a sharp pain near his right shoulder blade after lifting the heavy box.”

“The physical therapist noted significant tension in the muscles surrounding the patient's left shoulder blade.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. the metal part on the bottom of an ice skate.

n. the runner of an ice skate, typically made of tempered steel.

“She checked her blades to make sure they were sharp enough for the competition.”

“The figure skater felt the blade bite into the ice as she prepared for the triple axel.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic · Literary

n. a confident, stylish, and perhaps slightly wild young man.

n. a dashing, jaunty, or rakish young man; often implies a certain social confidence or bravado.

“In the old novel, he was described as a young blade about town.”

“The protagonist was a bit of a blade in his youth, spending his inheritance on fine horses and late-night revelry.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Informal

n. a curved artificial leg used by runners who have lost a limb.

n. a carbon-fibre prosthetic lower limb designed specifically for high-performance athletics.

“The sprinter adjusted his running blade before stepping onto the track.”

“Advances in materials science have allowed for blades that mimic the energy return of a human ankle with remarkable efficiency.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Informal

v. to move around using rollerblades.

v. to travel or exercise using inline skates.

“We decided to blade along the beach path while the sun was setting.”

“They spent the afternoon blading through the park, navigating the paved trails with ease.”