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    Navaja (en. Razor)

    /na'βaxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A knife that has a locking system and folds.
    He used his knife to open the box.
    Usó su navaja para abrir la caja.
    A tool used for precision work.
    The knife is essential for this type of craft.
    La navaja es esencial para este tipo de manualidades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'navaja', which is related to 'navis', ship, suggesting an origin related to design.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    There is no blade without a cut.
    Every tool has its purpose and function.
    no hay navaja sin corte

    Related Words

    knife
    Kitchen utensil or sharp tool for cutting.
    cuchillo
    blade
    Sharp part of a knife or razor.
    hoja
    cut
    Action of dividing or separating with a sharp object.
    corte

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to a weapon in contexts of violence.
    He was threatened with a knife in the alley.
    Lo amenazaron con una navaja en el callejón.
    Used in some contexts to refer to someone clever or skilled.
    He's a guy with a knife, always has a quick solution.
    Es un tipo con una navaja, siempre tiene una solución rápida.