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dull blade
[/dʌl bleɪd/]
noun
pl: dull blades
lâmina cega
1.
A blade that has lost its sharpness and cannot cut effectively
The dull blade made it difficult to slice the bread cleanly.
A lâmina cega dificultava cortar o pão corretamente.
2.
A cutting edge that is not sharp enough for its intended purpose
You should sharpen your knife because that dull blade is useless.
Você deveria afiar sua faca porque essa lâmina cega é inútil.
Synonyms
blunt blade
dull edge
worn blade
Antonyms
sharp blade
keen blade
sharp edge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lâmina cega
most common usage
Portugal
lâmina embotada
preferred in European Portuguese
General
faca sem corte
alternative colloquial expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
as sharp as a dull blade
fighting a losing battle with a dull blade
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