# bladed

/ˈbɫeɪdɪd/ (US) · /blˈeɪdɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bladed
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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