Razor: meaning, definitions and examples

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razor

 

[ หˆreษชzษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

shaving

A razor is a sharp tool used for shaving hair off the body. Razors can be disposable or reusable, with blades that need to be replaced regularly. There are different types of razors available, such as safety razors, straight razors, and electric razors.

Synonyms

blade, cutter, shaver

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new razor for shaving.
  • She cut herself with a razor while shaving her legs.
Context #2 | Noun

sharpness

In a figurative sense, a razor can also refer to something extremely sharp or precise. It is often used to describe wit, precision, or keenness.

Synonyms

keen, precise, sharp

Examples of usage

  • His wit was as sharp as a razor.
  • The dancer moved with razor-sharp precision.
Context #3 | Noun

brand name

Razor is also a brand name for scooters and other outdoor recreational products.

Synonyms

scooter brand

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys riding her Razor scooter in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "razor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น navalha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคœเคผเคฐ (razor)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rasiermesser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pisau cukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะธั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzytwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‹ใฟใใ‚Š (kamisori)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rasoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ navaja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑraลŸ bฤฑรงaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด๋„๊ธฐ (myeondogi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุณ ุญู„ุงู‚ุฉ (mous halaqa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bล™itva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ britva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ƒๅˆ€ (tรฌdฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ britev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakvรฉl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ั‹ะฝัƒ า›าฑั€ะฐะปั‹ (qyrรฝny quraly)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ แƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒก (sakhrakhis)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผlgรผc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ navaja

Etymology

The word 'razor' originated from the Old French 'reis', which in turn came from the Latin 'rasor', meaning 'a scraper'. The concept of razors for shaving dates back to ancient times, with different cultures using various materials like flint, copper, and bronze for razor blades. Over time, razors evolved into the modern tools we use today for personal grooming.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,032, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.