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/ˈreɪzər/
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noun[C]
A tool with a very sharp blade used for shaving hair close to the skin.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Middle English rasour, from Old French rasoir, from raser meaning “to scrape, shave,” ultimately from Latin radere meaning “to scrape.”
Examples
He shaved with a new razor.
Keep the razor out of children's reach.
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verb[T]
To shave, cut, or trim with a razor.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From the noun razor, referring to the use of a razor for shaving or cutting.
Examples
The barber razored the back of his neck.
She carefully razored the stray hairs away.
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noun[C]
A principle or rule of thumb used to eliminate unlikely explanations or unnecessary assumptions.
Pronunciation
Etymology
A figurative use of razor, suggesting a tool that cuts away unnecessary ideas; common in names such as Occam's razor.
Examples
Hanlon's razor says not to assume malice when stupidity is enough.
Occam's razor favors the simplest explanation.
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