razor

//ˈreɪ.zər//
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Noun

razorSingular
razorsPlural
1

A sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin, especially the face.

He cut himself while shaving with a razor.

2

Any sharp cutting device or tool with a very fine edge.

The chef used a razor to slice the vegetables paper-thin.

Verb

1

To shave or cut with a razor.

He razored his beard off in the morning.

2

To cut or slice something very finely or precisely.

The chef razored the vegetables into paper-thin slices.

Synonym