blade

Definition

In skating and hockey, the metal runner attached to the bottom of skates that allows you to glide gracefully or fall spectacularly, depending on your skill level. In rowing, it's the flat end of the oar that actually touches water and does the work while you pretend your arms aren't on fire. Sports equipment's reminder that the business end of any tool is what separates champions from people who really should have stuck with video games.

Example Usage

After hitting a rut in the ice, the hockey player's blade caught and sent him sprawling into the boards.

Source: Sports equipment terminology

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