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safety razor

American  

noun

  1. a razor with a guard to prevent the blade from cutting the skin.

safety razor British  

noun

  1. a razor with a guard or guards fitted close to the cutting edge or edges so that deep cuts are prevented and the risk of accidental cuts reduced

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Etymology

Origin of safety razor

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

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