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blade vs leaf

leaf vs blade

blade and leaf both are nouns.

blade is not a verb while leaf is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blade Yes No No No
leaf Yes No Yes No
As nouns, leaf is a hypernym of blade; that is, leaf is a word with a broader meaning than blade:
  • blade: especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
  • leaf: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
Other hypernyms of blade include foliage, leafage.
blade (noun) leaf (noun)
the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
the part of the skate that slides on the ice
a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue)
a cut of beef from the shoulder blade
something long and thin resembling a blade of grass
a dashing young man
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
blade (verb) leaf (verb)
produce leaves, of plants
turn over pages
look through a book or other written material
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