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razorblade

or ra·zor blade

[ rey-zer-bleyd ]
/ ˈreɪ zərˌbleɪd /
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noun
a sharp-edged metal blade for use in a razor.
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Origin of razorblade

First recorded in 1660–70 as razor-blade

Words nearby razorblade

razoo, razor, razorback, razorbill auk, razor-billed auk, razorblade, razor clam, razor-cut, razorfish, razor-shell, razor wire
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British Dictionary definitions for razorblade

razor blade
noun
a small rectangular piece of metal sharpened on one or both long edges for use in a razor for shaving
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