razor
UK/'reizә/US
GREB1
Definitions
n.
A sharp-bladed tool used for shaving hair from the skin
剃刀，刮胡刀
v.
To shave or cut with a razor
用剃刀剃／割
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom rādere (to scrape, shave) + -or (the doer/tool) = "the scraping tool." A razor is literally the instrument that scrapes hair off the skin — the gentlest, most everyday use of this root.
Root rad-scrape still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.razor blade剃刀刀片
- 2.razor sharp锋利如剃刀
- 3.safety razor安全剃须刀
- 4.electric razor电动剃须刀
Example Sentences
- 1.
He nicked his chin with the razor while shaving in a hurry.
- 2.
The knife was honed to a razor edge.
- 3.
Her wit was as sharp as a razor.