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
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?
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.
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.
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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