Meaning & Definition of word "Razor"
Razor
/ˈreɪ.zər/
noun:
- 1. A tool with a thin, sharp blade used for removing hair from the skin.
- Example: He used a razor to shave his beard every morning.
- 2. A sharp-edged instrument used for cutting, especially in a specific manner.
- Example: The barber carefully used his straight razor to give the customer a clean shave.
- 3. A person or thing that is very sharp or clever.
- Example: Her wit was as sharp as a razor, always quick with a clever remark.
verb:
- 1. To shave or cut with a razor.
- Example: 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 of razor
Meaning: A term for an excellent or very attractive man.
● Example Sentence: He's a real razor; every girl wants to date him.
Meaning: Something that is extremely sharp or precise.
● Example Sentence: That guitar riff was razor; it cut right through the other sounds.