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razor

ra·zor [ ráyzər ]


noun  (plural ra·zors)
Definition:
 
instrument for shaving: an instrument with a blade or powered cutting head that is used for shaving hair off the face or body



transitive verb  (past and past participle ra·zored, present participle ra·zor·ing, 3rd person present singular ra·zors)
Definition:
 
shave or cut hair: to shave or cut hair, or remove something else, using a razor

[13th century. < Old French rasor< raser "shave off" (see raze)]
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