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Definition of
razor noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
razor
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈreɪzər
/
/
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an instrument that is used for shaving
an electric razor
a
safety/disposable/straight razor
compare
shaver
Idioms
be on the razor's edge
,
be on a razor edge
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to be in a difficult situation where any mistake may be very dangerous
Social workers operate on the razor's edge.
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razor
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be on a razor edge
be on the razor's edge
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be on a razor edge
be on the razor's edge
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