Razor
noun
A tool used for shaving or cutting hair, having a sharp blade or blades.
He used a razor to shave his beard.
Often appears as...
- straight razor
- safety razor
noun
A clear-cut, challenging problem or issue.
The dilemma posed a razor to his conscience.
Often appears as...
- razor of doubt
- razor of decision
noun
An element in a list or enumeration that narrows down possible solutions or alternatives.
Occam's razor is a principle that suggests, among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions should be selected.
Often appears as...
- occam's razor
- hanlon's razor
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Formal
Academic
verb
To shave or cut something with a razor.
He razored his hair to the scalp.
Often appears as...
- razored his beard
- razored his hair
noun
A tool used for shaving or cutting hair, having a sharp blade or blades.
He used a razor to shave his beard.
Often appears as...
- straight razor
- safety razor
noun
A clear-cut, challenging problem or issue.
The dilemma posed a razor to his conscience.
Often appears as...
- razor of doubt
- razor of decision
noun
An element in a list or enumeration that narrows down possible solutions or alternatives.
Occam's razor is a principle that suggests, among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions should be selected.
Often appears as...
- occam's razor
- hanlon's razor
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To shave or cut something with a razor.
He razored his hair to the scalp.
Often appears as...
- razored his beard
- razored his hair
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Shaving Tool
Primarily refers to a tool with a sharp edge for removing hair by shaving.
She bought a new razor for her daily shaving routine.
Pro Tip 2/3Types of Razors
Different types include safety, straight, and electric, each serving a similar purpose.
After trying a safety razor, he preferred the straight razor for a closer shave.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Razor types and shaving practices may vary across cultures and genders.
Disposable razors are popular in many countries for their convenience.
Pro Tip 1/3Shaving Tool
Primarily refers to a tool with a sharp edge for removing hair by shaving.
She bought a new razor for her daily shaving routine.
Pro Tip 2/3Types of Razors
Different types include safety, straight, and electric, each serving a similar purpose.
After trying a safety razor, he preferred the straight razor for a closer shave.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Razor types and shaving practices may vary across cultures and genders.
Disposable razors are popular in many countries for their convenience.
Pro Tip 1/3Shaving Tool
Primarily refers to a tool with a sharp edge for removing hair by shaving.
She bought a new razor for her daily shaving routine.
Pro Tip 2/3Types of Razors
Different types include safety, straight, and electric, each serving a similar purpose.
After trying a safety razor, he preferred the straight razor for a closer shave.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variations
Razor types and shaving practices may vary across cultures and genders.
Disposable razors are popular in many countries for their convenience.
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Smash fear, learn...
I started seeking out triathletes because I found that lifelong swimmers often couldn't teach what they did. I tried kickboards. My feet would slice through the water like razors, I wouldn't even move. I would leave demoralized, staring at my feet. Hand paddles, everything.
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Learning from past...
father had died and his political career in the state legislature was on a downward slide he was so depressed that friends worried he was suicidal they took all knives and razors and scissors from his room and his great friend speed went to his side and said Lincoln you
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An Art Made of Trust,...
and the razor blade or knife is the tool. It's all about being there in the real time, and you can't rehearse performance, because you can't do many of these types of things twice -- ever. Which is very important, the performance is --
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The role of disruption...
play for free tomorrow night mate I said of course the band was the sex pistols and I just booked their first gig I walked into their show wearing a button up jacket and walked out taking a razor to my hair everything changed overnight
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Macaroni Penguins Swim,...
penguins of returning to raise their young ones after swimming miles in search of prey these little guys need to reach their chicks at the top of the cliff giant waves razor sharp rocks and hungry seals may kiss no piece of cake
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Jimmy Carter: Why I...
but in some countries, many countries, when a child is born that's a girl, very soon in her life, her genitals are completely cut away by a so-called cutter who has a razor blade and, in a non-sterilized way,
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"Redemption Song" PIPE John...
I live in a world where most people are too afraid to go. Surrounded by tall, concrete walls, steel bars, where razor wire have a way of cutting away at the hopes for a brighter tomorrow. I live in a world
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Building a Bundle Boat PIPE...
basis for the boat he's saving this wrote from camp for a very special occasion I think this is it this is pretty awesome razor dead weeds anyway so if I clearing the patch it helps encourage new growth
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The Insect That Freezes...
this wetter species actually encourages ice to form in its body ice crystals are sharp if they form inside a cell they'd tear through the membrane like razor blades in a balloon
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Killer Ant Swarm...
dispatched by hundreds of razor sharp jaws the ants make a clean sweep capturing up to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid
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Smash fear, learn...
I started seeking out triathletes because I found that lifelong swimmers often couldn't teach what they did. I tried kickboards. My feet would slice through the water like razors, I wouldn't even move. I would leave demoralized, staring at my feet. Hand paddles, everything.
Video examples
Learning from past...
father had died and his political career in the state legislature was on a downward slide he was so depressed that friends worried he was suicidal they took all knives and razors and scissors from his room and his great friend speed went to his side and said Lincoln you
Video examples
An Art Made of Trust,...
and the razor blade or knife is the tool. It's all about being there in the real time, and you can't rehearse performance, because you can't do many of these types of things twice -- ever. Which is very important, the performance is --
Video examples
The role of disruption...
play for free tomorrow night mate I said of course the band was the sex pistols and I just booked their first gig I walked into their show wearing a button up jacket and walked out taking a razor to my hair everything changed overnight
Video examples
Macaroni Penguins Swim,...
penguins of returning to raise their young ones after swimming miles in search of prey these little guys need to reach their chicks at the top of the cliff giant waves razor sharp rocks and hungry seals may kiss no piece of cake
Video examples
Jimmy Carter: Why I...
but in some countries, many countries, when a child is born that's a girl, very soon in her life, her genitals are completely cut away by a so-called cutter who has a razor blade and, in a non-sterilized way,
Video examples
"Redemption Song" PIPE John...
I live in a world where most people are too afraid to go. Surrounded by tall, concrete walls, steel bars, where razor wire have a way of cutting away at the hopes for a brighter tomorrow. I live in a world
Video examples
Building a Bundle Boat PIPE...
basis for the boat he's saving this wrote from camp for a very special occasion I think this is it this is pretty awesome razor dead weeds anyway so if I clearing the patch it helps encourage new growth
Video examples
The Insect That Freezes...
this wetter species actually encourages ice to form in its body ice crystals are sharp if they form inside a cell they'd tear through the membrane like razor blades in a balloon
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
dispatched by hundreds of razor sharp jaws the ants make a clean sweep capturing up to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid
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Steven Hall
British Author
Sometimes, I seem to be only able to actually move and get going with things on the razor edge of possibly still managing whatever it is I'm supposed to do. I think, secretly, I might even get a buzz out of it. Maybe I crave the adrenalin like some sort of crazy gambler high on risking everything on the turn of a card.
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Chris Wood
American Actor
If I wasn't making a movie, I was trying to master a new musical instrument or trying to teach myself how to shave with a straight razor. I had to find the weirdest things just to increase my understanding of other cultures or other arts or intellectual pursuits.
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Dove Cameron
American Actress
Once, in high school, on a field trip away from school, some girls brought razors to shave their legs and threw them at me and told me to kill myself. But they were all insecure. They were angry, snapping at everybody.
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James Collins
Athlete
There's no reason for Gillette to be world class on the web, but there's every reason for Gillette to be world class in producing billions of high powered razor blades at low cost.
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Michael Emerson
American Actor
I used to make training films for the U.S. government. I was always cast as a madman or a prisoner. I once played a prisoner who was holding himself hostage with a razor blade.
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Elisha Cuthbert
Canadian Actress
I'm one of those low-maintenance people - let's get it done and get going. It's not that painful to wax, but... I don't have time for it - just give me the razor.
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Emma Willis
English Celebrity
For me, Venus are the experts in keeping my legs smooth, and offer a wide range of razors to ensure I have the right tool for the right time for the best results.
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Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye.
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Mark Teixeira
American Athlete
I have sensitive skin, so I don't use regular razors. The Yankees make us stay cleanly shaven!
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Mario Cuomo
American Politician
I went to electric razors so I would not have to look at myself in the morning.
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Steven Hall
British Author
Sometimes, I seem to be only able to actually move and get going with things on the razor edge of possibly still managing whatever it is I'm supposed to do. I think, secretly, I might even get a buzz out of it. Maybe I crave the adrenalin like some sort of crazy gambler high on risking everything on the turn of a card.
Quote examples
Chris Wood
American Actor
If I wasn't making a movie, I was trying to master a new musical instrument or trying to teach myself how to shave with a straight razor. I had to find the weirdest things just to increase my understanding of other cultures or other arts or intellectual pursuits.
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Dove Cameron
American Actress
Once, in high school, on a field trip away from school, some girls brought razors to shave their legs and threw them at me and told me to kill myself. But they were all insecure. They were angry, snapping at everybody.
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James Collins
Athlete
There's no reason for Gillette to be world class on the web, but there's every reason for Gillette to be world class in producing billions of high powered razor blades at low cost.
Quote examples
Michael Emerson
American Actor
I used to make training films for the U.S. government. I was always cast as a madman or a prisoner. I once played a prisoner who was holding himself hostage with a razor blade.
Quote examples
Elisha Cuthbert
Canadian Actress
I'm one of those low-maintenance people - let's get it done and get going. It's not that painful to wax, but... I don't have time for it - just give me the razor.
Quote examples
Emma Willis
English Celebrity
For me, Venus are the experts in keeping my legs smooth, and offer a wide range of razors to ensure I have the right tool for the right time for the best results.
Quote examples
Hunter S. Thompson
American Journalist
You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye.
Quote examples
Mark Teixeira
American Athlete
I have sensitive skin, so I don't use regular razors. The Yankees make us stay cleanly shaven!
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Mario Cuomo
American Politician
I went to electric razors so I would not have to look at myself in the morning.
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