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/
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.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
raz- (from Latin radere, to scrape/shave) + -or (agent noun suffix, one who does the action) = razor (a tool used for shaving)
🎵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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