razor
[ rey-zer ]
/ ˈreɪ zər /
noun
a sharp-edged instrument used especially for shaving the face or trimming the hair.
an electrically powered instrument used for the same purpose.
verb (used with object)
to shave, cut, or remove with or as if with a razor.
Words nearby razor
raytown, raza, raze, razee, razoo, razor, razor blade, razor clam, razor wire, razor-billed auk, razor-cut
Idioms for razor
on the razor's edge, in a difficult or precarious position.
Origin of razor
OTHER WORDS FROM razor
ra·zor·less, adjectiveun·ra·zored, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for razor
razor
/ (ˈreɪzə) /
noun
a sharp implement used esp by men for shaving the face
on a razor's edge or on a razor-edge in an acute dilemma
verb
(tr) to cut or shave with a razor
Word Origin for razor
C13: from Old French raseor, from raser to shave; see raze
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Idioms and Phrases with razor
razor
see sharp as a tack (razor).
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