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razor

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈreɪzɚ/ · UK /ˈreɪzə/

razor means: A tool used to remove hair close to the skin, with blades or an electric motor.

noun

SHAVING TOOLB1

A tool used to remove hair close to the skin, with blades or an electric motor.

  • I need a new razor.
  • She uses an electric razor on her legs.
  • Have you changed the blades in your razor?

Similar words: shaver

Common phrases: electric razor, disposable razor, use a razor

SHAVING BLADEB1

A very sharp knife used to remove hair close to the skin.

  • The barber sharpened his razor.
  • He shaved carefully with a straight razor.
  • An open razor can cause a serious cut.

Similar words: straight razor

Common phrases: straight razor, sharp razor, razor blade

REASONING RULEC2

A rule for rejecting less likely explanations when deciding what to believe.

  • Occam’s razor favors the explanation with fewer assumptions.
  • She applied Hanlon’s razor to his careless mistake.
  • A philosophical razor can help compare competing explanations.

Similar words: heuristic

Common phrases: Occam’s razor, Hanlon’s razor, apply a razor

Questions about razor

What does razor mean?

A tool used to remove hair close to the skin, with blades or an electric motor.

What is razor in other languages?

Türkçe: tıraş makinesi · Español: maquinilla de afeitar · Français: rasoir · Deutsch: Rasierer · Italiano: rasoio · 日本語: かみそり

How do you pronounce razor?

In American English /ˈreɪzɚ/; in British English /ˈreɪzə/.

How do you use razor in a sentence?

I need a new razor. She uses an electric razor on her legs.

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