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blade
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: galang
MS: galang
The blade of something such as a knife is the sharp side of it which you can use to cut things.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: maluag ne iling te dewun; kaluahan; dewun
Note: would the basic singular form (maluag) be better here?
Note: okay
MS: maluag ne iling te dewun; kaluahan; dewun
The blade of something such as an oar or leaf is the flat part.
Most electric fans have three or four blades which turn quickly.
 
n-ct.
 
3.
Def.: labed
MS: labed
a piece of grass or similar plant.
After I sat on the grass, there was a blade of grass stuck on my leg.
Sem.Dom.: GSL1776-1800
Status: nc3

Last updated: 17/Jan/2012