01 n. A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or the head; also called a straight razor.
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A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or the head; also called a straight razor. Also: straight razor
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2.
A tusk of a wild boar.(Zool.)
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3.
a device used for shaving, having a replaceable blade with a very sharp edge; also called safety razor. Also a similar device, made of plastic, in which the blade is neither replaceable nor can be sharpened, intended to be discarded after the blade dulls -- called a disposable razor. Also: safety razor, disposable razor
Phrases & compounds
Razor fish —
A small Mediterranean fish (Coryphaena novacula), prized for the table
Razor grass —
a West Indian plant (Scleria scindens), the triangular stem and the leaves of which are edged with minute sharp teeth.
Razor grinder —
the European goat-sucker.
Razor shell —
any marine bivalve shell belonging to Solen and allied genera, especially Solen ensis (or Ensatella ensis), and Solen Americana, which have a long, narrow, somewhat curved shell, resembling a razor handle in shape. Called also razor clam, razor fish, knife handle.
Razor stone —
Same as Novaculite.
Razor strap —
a strap or strop used in sharpening razors.