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Word

bladed

Phoneticsblad·ed

US/ˈbɫeɪdɪd/

UK/blˈeɪdɪd/

Definition

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.

Examples

“The chef used a bladed tool to slice the vegetables.”

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

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

Examples

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.”

Word family

bladeNounbladedAdjective

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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