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blades

[/bleɪdz/]
noun
lâminas
1. The flat, sharp-edged parts of cutting instruments such as knives, swords, or scissors
The razor blades are very sharp.
As lâminas de barbear são muito afiadas.
2. The flat parts of propellers, turbines, or fans that rotate
The helicopter blades spun rapidly.
As pás do helicóptero giravam rapidamente.
3. Flat leaves of grass or similar plants
Green blades of grass covered the field.
Lâminas de grama verde cobriram o campo.
4. Slang term for fashionable or stylish people
Those blades are dressed to impress.
Esses caras estão na moda.
NYC Slang
dudes, guys, cool people
Synonyms
knivesedgescuttersleaves

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lâminas
Standard term for cutting edges
General Brazilian
pás
Used for propeller or fan blades
Portugal
lâminas
Standard term, same as Brazilian
Portugal
palhetas
Alternative for fan or propeller blades

Related Idioms & Phrases

two sides of the same blade
sharp as a blade
put to the blade
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