razor

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A razor is used for cutting things. Most people use razors for cutting hair off of the face or other parts of the body.

• A man uses a razor to shave his face.
• To shave, you need a razor and shaving cream.
• An electric razor provides a clean, close shave without shaving cream.
• Women use razors to shave their legs.
• Inside a razor is a razor blade.
• A razor blade is extremely sharp.

He’s shaving his face with a razor.	Some people use an electric razor for shaving.

The word "razor" can be used as an adverb or an adjective to describe thinness and sharpness.

• The candidate won the race by a razor-thin margin.
• These scissors are razor sharp.
• A prisoner who was trying to escape from prison cut himself on the razor wire surrounding the facility.
• Bill’s razor stubble shows up just a day after he shaves. (razor stubble: the short hair that starts to emerge just days after a person shaves)

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Date of publication: December 27, 2016