English · Daily Life
razor
/ˈreɪ.zər/
[/ˈreɪ.zər/]
shaving blade
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A tool with a sharp blade used for shaving hair from the skin.
Example
He nicked his chin with the razor and pressed a tissue against the small cut.
He nicked his chin with the razor and pressed a tissue against the small cut.
Etymology
From Old French 'rasor', from 'raser' (to scrape), from Latin 'radere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for shaving; also figurative in 'razor-sharp' meaning very keen or precise.