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razor

[rey-zer] / ˈreɪ zər /


NOUN
cutting instrument
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Townsend's thinking on his starting tighthead against France was razor sharp.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Once a symbol of cooperation, the 'Friendship Bridge' connecting the two snow-covered banks has been reinforced with rows of razor wire and anti-tank obstacles.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

After six years at razor company Gillette, he took a business planning job at Disneyland in 1998.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“Sheep and other ungulates, like deer, can get caught in razor wire, especially lambs,” Colby said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Zooey, his face expressionless, locked a new blade into his razor and began his second-time-over shave.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger