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razor

The correct spelling is razor.

How to pronounce razor

/ˈɹeɪzə/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹeɪzə/

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The correct spelling is razor. A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body. For example: "Occam's razor, Hanlon's razor"

Usage Examples

Occam's razor, Hanlon's razor

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body.
  2. 2.Any tool or instrument designed for shaving.
  3. 3.The sharp tusk of a wild boar.
  4. 4.A conceptual device that allows one to shave away unlikely explanations for a phenomenon.

verb

  1. 1.To shave with a razor.

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