edged tool

A carpenter carefully uses an edged tool to shape a piece of wood.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cutting implement with a sharp blade: "edged tool" refers to any tool that has a sharpened edge designed for cutting, slicing, or piercing. This includes knives, axes, chisels, and scissors.

Usage Examples

• (A sharp blade for cutting food.)
• (A chisel or plane with a sharp edge.)
• (A warning about a sharp implement.)

Advanced Usage

• "to play with edged tools": to engage in a dangerous or risky activity, often implying that one is unaware of the potential harm.
  • He is playing with edged tools by investing all his money in that risky scheme. (He is taking a foolish risk.)

Variants and Related Words

• Edge (n): the sharp, cutting side of a blade.

  • The edge of the knife is very sharp. (The cutting part of the blade.)

• Tool (n): a device or implement used to carry out a particular function.

  • A hammer is a basic tool for construction. (A simple implement.)

Synonyms

• Cutting tool: a tool designed for cutting.

  • Scissors are a common cutting tool. (A tool with blades.)

• Bladed instrument: an implement with a sharp blade.

  • A scalpel is a bladed instrument used in surgery. (A precise cutting tool.)

Related Idioms

• "Edge of one's seat": a state of suspense or intense interest.

  • The thriller movie kept me on the edge of my seat. (Very exciting or gripping.)

• "Take the edge off": to reduce the intensity or severity of something.

  • A warm drink can take the edge off a cold day. (Make it less harsh.)