Topic: HAIR AND BEAUTY
| Date: | 1200-1300 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | raseor, from raser; RAZE |
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ra‧zor
[countable]
[countable]1DCB a tool with a sharp blade, used to remove hair from your skin [↪ shaver]:
an electric razor
a disposable razor
an electric razor
a disposable razor2 to be in a difficult position where a mistake could be dangerous :
Politically we are on a razor edge.
be on a razor/razor's edge
British English
Politically we are on a razor edge.

