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/ˈreɪ.zər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A tool with a thin, sharp blade used for removing hair from the skin.
He used a razor to shave his beard every morning.
A sharp-edged instrument used for cutting, especially in a specific manner.
The barber carefully used his straight razor to give the customer a clean shave.
A person or thing that is very sharp or clever.
Her wit was as sharp as a razor, always quick with a clever remark.
verb
To shave or cut with a razor.
He razored the areas where he wanted to trim his hair.
Etymology
From Middle English 'rasour', which comes from Old French 'raseor', from 'raser' meaning 'to shave'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
razor-sharp
Extremely sharp or precise.
walk a razor's edge
To be in a very delicate or dangerous situation.
razor wire
A type of barbed wire with sharp edges, used for security.
Related Words
shave
To remove hair from the skin using a razor.
blade
The flat cutting part of a tool or weapon.
barber
A person who cuts hair professionally, especially men's.
Slang Meanings
A term for an excellent or very attractive man.
He's a real razor; every girl wants to date him.
Something that is extremely sharp or precise.
That guitar riff was razor; it cut right through the other sounds.