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| rudder |
a movable blade at the rear end of a ship or airplane, used to control direction. |
| runner |
one of the two long, narrow pieces on which a sled or sleigh slides; blade. [1/4 definitions] |
| saw1 |
a tool with a thin metal blade that has sharp teeth along the edge. Saws are used for cutting hard materials such as wood or metal. [1/2 definitions] |
| scabbard |
a case for holding a sword or other weapon with a blade. |
| scythe |
a tool that has a long handle with a long, curved blade attached to the end at a right angle. It is used for cutting grass or harvesting grain by hand. |
| sheath |
a case for the blade of a sword or knife. |
| sickle |
a tool with a long, sharp, curved blade and a short handle. It is used to cut grain and long grass. |
| skate1 |
a shoe with either a blade or a set of small wheels attached to the bottom. Skates are used to move on ice or other hard surfaces. [1/2 definitions] |
| snowplow |
a machine or vehicle with a large shovel or blade for clearing snow from streets, highways, runways, or driveways. |
| spade1 |
a tool shaped like a shovel and used for digging. A spade has a long handle and a flat blade that can be pushed into the ground with a foot. [1/2 definitions] |
| spatula |
a cooking tool used for spreading or mixing soft substances, or for lifting and turning over foods that are cooking. Spatulas have a wide, flat blade on one end that can bend easily. |
| sword |
a weapon that has a long pointed blade fixed on a handle or hilt. Swords are used to cut or thrust. |
| trowel |
any hand tool that has a flat blade. Trowels are used to work with plaster and cement. [2 definitions] |
| windshield wiper |
a long, narrow piece of rubber attached to a metal blade that moves mechanically across a front or rear window of a car or other vehicle. A windshield wiper moves back and forth to remove raindrops, snow, leaves, dirt, or the like from the windshield. |
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