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razor

noun ra·zor \ˈrā-zər\

: a tool or device with a sharp edge that is used to shave or cut hair from the face, body, or head

Full Definition of RAZOR

:  a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair
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Origin of RAZOR

Middle English rasour, from Anglo-French rasur, from raser to raze, shave — more at rase
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with RAZOR

blazer, brazer, Frazer, gazer, Glaser, glazer, grazer, hazer, laser, maser, mazer, praiser, razer, Taser
RAZOR Defined for Kids

razor

noun ra·zor \ˈrā-zər\

Definition of RAZOR for Kids

:  a sharp cutting instrument used to shave off hair

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19 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. razor
  2. razor-backed
  3. razor-billed curassow
  4. razor clam
  5. razor-edge
  6. razor fish
  7. razor grass
  8. razor-grinder
  9. razor saw
  10. razor-sharp
  11. razor shell
  12. razor stone
  13. razor strop
  14. razor wire
  15. injector razor
  16. Occam's razor
  17. Ockham's razor
  18. safety razor
  19. straight razor
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