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bladed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɫeɪdɪd// UK //blˈeɪdɪd// blad·ed

adj. having a sharp edge or a part that looks like a knife. You use this to describe things like tools, weapons, or even some types of plants.

adj. possessing a sharp edge or a part that functions as a cutting instrument. Often used to describe mechanical components, weapons, or botanical structures with a narrow, pointed shape.


SIMPLE

The chef used a bladed tool to slice the vegetables.

CONTEXTUAL

The wind turbine consists of several large bladed structures that rotate to generate electricity.

COMPLEX

The archaeological site yielded several bladed stone implements, suggesting that the inhabitants had developed sophisticated techniques for processing animal hides and plant fibers.

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