razor — a sharp instrument with a blade used for shaving hair from the face or body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sharp instrument with a blade used for shaving hair from the face or body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪzər/
Korean meaning: 면도기, 면도날
Korean pronunciation: 레이-저 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- My dad's razor is so old it looks like a medieval weapon.
- She accidentally packed her husband's razor instead of her own.
- The barber's razor glided smoothly across his face.
razor
NOUN//ˈreɪzər//
a sharp instrument with a blade used for shaving hair from the face or body
He used a razor to shave before going to work.
The barber picked up a razor to finish the haircut. (SHARP + SHAVE = RAZOR → razor is a sharp tool used for shaving)
The razor made him feel smoother and cooler after shaving.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'rasour,' derived from the Latin verb 'radere' meaning 'to scrape' or 'to shave.' The word entered English in the 13th century through Norman French influence.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad's razor is so old it looks like a medieval weapon.”
“She accidentally packed her husband's razor instead of her own.”
“The barber's razor glided smoothly across his face.”
“He forgot to bring a razor on his camping trip and came back looking like a caveman.”
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