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Meaning of razor
A razor is primarily a cutting instrument used for shaving or cutting hair.
Etymology of razor
The word "razor" has its roots in Old French "rasor" or "rasour", which is derived from the Latin "rasorium", meaning "razor" or "shaving instrument".
The Latin term is related to "radere", which means "to scrape" or "to shave", indicating the primary function of a razor as a cutting or scraping tool.
Synonyms
blade
knife
cutter
shaver
edge
slicer
carving tool
whittler
paring tool
scalpel
lancet
bistoury
straight razor
safety razor
electric razor
clipper
trimmer
pruner
shears
scissors
snips
cutter tool
carving knife
X-Acto knife
craft knife
utility knife
pocket knife
switchblade
dagger
dirk
stiletto
gully knife
skinning knife
boning knife
fillet knife
cleaver
chopper
hatchet
axe
machete
sickle
scythe
Definitions
- A razor is a sharp-edged cutting instrument used for shaving or cutting hair, typically consisting of a blade with a handle.
- In sports, particularly in American football, a razor can refer to a sharp, cutting block or tackle.
- In general, a razor can also refer to anything that cuts or slashes, such as a razor-sharp mind or a razor-sharp wit.
Usage Examples
- He used a razor to shave his beard before the job interview.
- The barber used a straight razor to give his client a close shave.
- The new electric razor made it easy to trim her hair at home.
- The athlete used his razor-sharp reflexes to dodge the tackle.
Antonyms
dull object
blunt instrument
unsharpened tool
rounded edge
smooth surface
blunt knife
dull blade
unsharp cutter
rounded cutter
file
emery paper
sandpaper
whetstone
hone
sharpening steel
dull razor
rusty blade
corroded edge
worn-out cutter
frayed edge
torn surface
rough edge
jagged edge
serrated edge
rough cutter