razor

Definition of razor in English English dictionary: The sharp tusk of a wild boar; A conceptual device that allows one to shave away unlikely explanations for a phenomenon; Any tool or instrument designed for shaving; A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or other parts of the body; {n} a tool to shave the beard with; The Nazarites were forbidden to make use of the razor (Num 6: 5; Judg 13: 5) At their consecration the Levites were shaved all over with a razor (Num 8: 7; comp Ps 52: 2; Ezek 5: 1); A tusk of a wild boar; A keen-edged knife of peculiar shape, used in shaving the hair from the face or the head; {i} bladed tool used for shaving hair; The tusk of a wild boar; A razor is a tool that people use for shaving; shave with a razor; edge tool used in shaving shave with a razor; edge tool used in shaving; Hewing blocks with a razor Livy relates how Tarquinius Priscus, defying the power of Attus Navius, the augur, said to him, “Tell me, if you are so wise, whether I can do what I am now thinking about ” “Yes,” said Navius “Ha! ha!” cried the king; “I was thinking whether I could cut in twain that whetstone with a razor ” “Cut boldly!” answered the augur, and the king cleft it in twain at one blow; Double-edged tool used for shaving Often of bronze; Hewmg blocks with a razor Livy relates how Tarquinius Priscus, defying the power of Attus Navius, the augur, said to him, “Tell me, if you are so wise, whether I can do what I am now thinking about ” “Yes,” said Navius “Ha! ha!” cried the king; “I was thinking whether I could cut in twain that whetstone with a razor ” “Cut boldly!” answered the augur, and the king cleft it in twain at one blow; rasour
razor blade: A thin piece of steel with a sharp edge that can be fitted into a razor
razor blades: plural form of razor blade
razor clam: A clam of several species with long curved shells resembling straight razors
razor clams: plural form of razor clam
razor shell: a bivalve mollusc, Ensis ensis, having a long, straight shell, that burrows in the sand
razor shells: plural form of razor shell
razor strap: razor strop
razor strop: A similar strap, used as a spanking instrument
razor strop: A broad, heavy leather strop, designed to whet a razor on
razor wire: A form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. Also, a length thereof
Don’t believe the lie of Guitar Hero III; it’s actually the fourth title in the series, the third being Rocks the 80s, which I haven’t played, but the day I fork out seventy bucks for an expansion pack is the day I swallow razor wire, pull the end out of my arse, and floss myself to death.
razor-blade: Attributive form of razor blade
razor-blade injury.
razor-sharp: As sharp as a razor, extremely or ultimately sharp
The executioner was proud that he kept his axe razor-sharp, so no prisoner would feel any pain when his head was cut off.
razor-thin: Extremely fine. So thin that it can almost not be seen
razor-thin: A very small difference, or advantage, when comparing two items
The Socialists have a razor-thin majority.
razor clam: (Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) The razor shell, Ensis arcuatus, also called razor clam or razor fish, is a bivalve of the family Solenidae. It is found on sandy beaches in Northern Europe and Eastern Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, where it is most populous in the world. It prefers coarser sand than its relatives E. ensis and E. siliqua
razor fish: (Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) The razor shell, Ensis arcuatus, also called razor clam or razor fish, is a bivalve of the family Solenidae. It is found on sandy beaches in Northern Europe and Eastern Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, where it is most populous in the world. It prefers coarser sand than its relatives E. ensis and E. siliqua
razor shell: (Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) The razor shell, Ensis arcuatus, also called razor clam or razor fish, is a bivalve of the family Solenidae. It is found on sandy beaches in Northern Europe and Eastern Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, where it is most populous in the world. It prefers coarser sand than its relatives E. ensis and E. siliqua
razor wire: A sharp-edged wire used for fences and barriers
razor blade: sharp edge of a razor, tool used for shaving
razor blade: A razor blade is a small flat piece of metal with a very sharp edge which is put into a razor and used for shaving. a small flat blade with a very sharp edge, used in a razor
razor bump: A small swelling that develops when the sharpened point of a razor-cut hair shaft grows back into the skin, sometimes resulting in inflammation and infection
razor clam: marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell
razor clam: type of mollusc (also known as jackknife clam)
razor clam: Any of various clams of the family Solenidae, characteristically having long narrow shells. Any of several species of marine clams (family Solenidae) common in intertidal sands and muds, particularly of temperate seas. Razor clams have narrow and elongated shells (shaped like straight razors) up to 8 in. (20 cm) long. A large active foot enables them to move rapidly up and down within their burrow and retreat quickly when disturbed. With their short siphons (tubes) they feed on particulate material in seawater. Some species can swim short distances by jetting water through their siphons
razor edge: an edge that is as sharp as the cutting side of a razor
razor fish: any of several small wrasses with compressed sharp-edged heads of the West Indies and Mediterranean
razor sharp: as sharp as a razor, extremely sharp; sharp-witted, shrewd
razor wire: Razor wire is strong wire with sharp blades sticking out of it. In wars or civil conflict it is sometimes used to prevent people from entering or leaving buildings or areas of land. plans to use razor wire to seal off hostels for migrant workers. n. A sharp-edged wire used for fences and barriers. strong wire with sharp edges, used to keep people out of a building, area of land etc
razor's edge: precarious position
razor-sharp: If you describe someone or someone's mind as razor-sharp, you mean that they have a very accurate and clear understanding of things. his razor-sharp intelligence
razor-sharp: A cutting tool that is razor-sharp is extremely sharp. a razor sharp butcher's knife
razor-sharp: very clearly delineated; "razor-sharp definition"
razor-sharp: as sharp as a razor
razor-thin: razor-thin victory/margin in an election, a razor-thin victory is won by only a small number of votes
Blore's razor: An adage which states that: when given a choice between two theories, take the one that is funnier
I need a razor: Indicates that the speaker needs a razor
Occam's razor: The principle of preferring the simpler of two competing theories
Occam's razor: The principle that entities should not be needlessly multiplied
cut-throat razor: A straight razor
open razor: Another name for a straight razor
safety razor: A razor, designed for safety, that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade (as opposed to a straight razor)
stepping razor: A dangerous person, who is not to be messed with
I'm dangerous, dangerous.
straight razor: A razor with a blade that can fold into its handle
Ockham's razor: (Bilim, İlim) A rule in science and philosophy stating that entities should not be multiplied needlessly. This rule is interpreted to mean that the simplest of two or more competing theories is preferable and that an explanation for unknown phenomena should first be attempted in terms of what is already known. Also called law of parsimony
Ockham's razor: Methodological principle of parsimony in scientific explanation. Traditionally attributed to William of Ockham, the principle prescribes that entities are not to be multiplied beyond necessity. In practice, this means that if a phenomenon can be explained without assuming the existence of an entity, then philosophers and scientists should not assume the entity's existence. The history of science provides many examples of the principle's application (e.g., the rejection by scientists of the hypothesis of a luminiferous ether in response to Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity). See also materialism
cut-throat razor: a razor with a very long sharp blade, used especially in the past
electric razor: shaver: a razor powered by an electric motor
electric razor: electrically powered device for shaving hair
occam's razor: the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly; the simplest of two competing theories is to be preferred
on razor's edge: with a lot of tension, in a dispute
razors: plural of razor
safety razor: device used for shaving in which the blade is partially covered to protect the user from accidentally cutting himself
safety razor: a razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin
safety razor: a razor that has a cover over part of the blade to protect your skin
sharp as a razor: sharp as a blade, razor sharp; acute, pointy; sly; witty, keen
straight razor: a razor with a straight cutting edge enclosed in a case that forms a handle when the razor is opened for use
straight razor: A razor consisting of a blade hinged to a handle into which it slips when not in use