something long and thin resembling a blade of grass n
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n especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole n a dashing young man n something long and thin resembling a blade of grass n a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard n a cut of beef from the shoulder blade n a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue) n the part of the skate that slides on the ice n flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water n the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
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a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel n
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used for hitting balls in various games n a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel n an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board n a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat v propel with a paddle v play in or as if in water, as of small children v swim like a dog in shallow water v walk unsteadily v give a spanking to
