Bladed

/ˈbleɪdɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having a blade or blades; equipped with a sharp edge for cutting.

Etymology

From Old English 'blæd' (blade) + '-ed' (past participle/adjective suffix). The suffix indicates possession of the named feature.

Kelly Says

This simple word shows how we name tools by their most important feature—a 'bladed' weapon or tool is defined entirely by its cutting edge, which has been the most crucial part of any tool since stone age axes!

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