Blade vs Edge vs Knife vs Sword

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Blade

Top 2000 (comune) C1 noun

Edge

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 noun

Knife

Top 2000 (comune) A2 noun

Sword

Top 1000 (molto comune) C1 noun

	Blade	Edge	Knife	Sword
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/bleɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/bleɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/edʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/edʒ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/naɪf/","/naɪvz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/naɪf/","/naɪvz/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/sɔːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/sɔːrd/"]/
Significato	La parte sottile e affilata di un coltello, spada o strumento simile. The thin, sharp edge of a knife, sword, or similar tool.	The line or border where something ends; a sharp part.	Uno strumento con una lama affilata usato per tagliare. A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.	Un'arma con una lunga lama di metallo e un'impugnatura. A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.
Esempio	The machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator.	She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the water.	She used a knife to cut the vegetables more easily.	to **draw/sheathe a sword** *(= to take it out of/put it into its cover)*
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	C1	B1	A2	C1
Categoria grammaticale	noun	noun	noun	noun
Collocazioni	sharp, blunt, dull, sharpen, draw, sheathe, sharp, blunt, dull, sharpen, draw, sheathe	top, upper, bottom, reach, skirt, clutch, along the edge, around the edge, round the edge, right on the edge, razor-sharp, sharp, cutting, sharpen, competitive, slight, big, give somebody/​something, gain, have, edge over, razor-sharp, sharp, cutting, sharpen	blunt, dull, sharp, set, pick up, lay down, put down, cut, slice, clatter, blade, handle, block, with a/​the knife, the blade of a knife, the handle of a knife, go under the surgeon’s knife	long, short, sharp, be armed with, carry, hold, arm, belt, blade, sword of, be put to the sword, the blade, edge, hilt, tip, etc. of a sword
Contrari	handle, hilt	center, middle, interior	sword, blunt weapon	shield, defense
Errori comuni	Confused with 'blades' as in 'blades of grass'., Using 'blade' to refer to the entire knife instead of just the sharp part., Saying 'blade of the knife' instead of 'blade of a knife' (missing the article).	Confused with 'ledge', meaning a shelf or projecting edge., Using 'edge' as a verb incorrectly., Mistaking 'edge' for 'advantage' in all contexts.	Using 'knifes' as the plural form instead of 'knives'., Confusing 'knife' with 'cutlery' — cutlery refers to a set of utensils., Mixing up the usage with kitchen knives versus utility knives.	Confused with 'sward', which refers to a grassy area., Using 'sword' as a verb instead of a noun.
Note d'uso	Usa 'lama' quando ti riferisci a utensili da taglio o armi. È appropriato sia in contesti informali che formali, ma evitalo quando parli di oggetti non taglienti. Use 'blade' when referring to cutting tools or weapons. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid when speaking about non-cutting objects.	The word 'edge' can refer to a physical border or a metaphorical advantage. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in overly casual situations when discussing serious topics.	Usa 'coltello' sia in contesti formali che informali quando ti riferisci allo strumento da taglio. Fai attenzione a non confondere 'coltello' con altri utensili come 'forchetta' o 'cucchiaio'. Use 'knife' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to the cutting tool. Be careful not to confuse 'knife' with other utensils like 'fork' or 'spoon'.	Comunemente usata in contesti storici, fantasy e marziali. Non appropriata per conversazioni casuali o toni non seri. Commonly used in historical, fantasy, and martial contexts. Not appropriate for casual conversations or non-serious tones.

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The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

I can feel his blade.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

- (Whimpers) - Put away your blade.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

I can feel his blade.

Game Of Thrones › S1 E1

- (Whimpers) - Put away your blade.

Blade

He comes at me with the knife.

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

Knife in his sock. Cosh in his belt.

He comes at me with the knife.

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

Knife in his sock. Cosh in his belt.

Knife

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Re-forge the sword.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Sword!

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Re-forge the sword.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

Sword!

Sword

Domande frequenti: Blade vs Edge vs Knife vs Sword

Qual è la differenza tra Blade, Edge, Knife e Sword?

Blade: The thin, sharp edge of a knife, sword, or similar tool. Edge: The line or border where something ends; a sharp part. Knife: A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting. Sword: A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle.

Blade, Edge, Knife e Sword sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Blade: C1, Edge: B1, Knife: A2, Sword: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Blade, Edge, Knife e Sword?

Blade: noun, Edge: noun, Knife: noun, Sword: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Blade: The machine comes with a plastic guard over the blade to protect the operator. Edge: She stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the water. Knife: She used a knife to cut the vegetables more easily. Sword: to **draw/sheathe a sword** *(= to take it out of/put it into its cover)*

Posso usare Blade, Edge, Knife e Sword in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Blade, Edge, Knife e Sword sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.