Phrase Hound found 62 phrases and 25 compound words that contain razor. The most common are listed below. Open razor in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 62
- razor-sharpExtremely sharp.
- Occam's razorThe principle of preferring the simplest of competing theories.
- safety razorA razor, designed for safety, that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade.
- razor wireA form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. Also, a length thereof.
- razor bladeA thin piece of steel with a sharp edge that can be fitted into a razor.
- straight razorA razor of a plain and traditional type with no feature that would limit the depth of exposure to the blade during use; often having a blade that can fold into the handle.
- disposable razorA razor designed to be a consumable product and to be disposed of in its entirety once its cutting edge has dulled.
- Hanlon's razorThe adage stating "never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."
- razor stropA broad, heavy leather strop, designed to whet a razor on
- Hitchens' razorA philosophical razor stating that what can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.
- Ockham's razorAlternative spelling of Occam's razor: The principle of preferring the simplest of competing theories.
- razor bumpA skin eruption in the area of the mustache or beard, caused by irritation from shaving.
- stepping razorA dangerous person, who is not to be messed with.
- Alder's razorSynonym of Newton's flaming laser sword: A philosophical razor which states that propositions or claims that cannot be resolved through experiment or observation are not worth debating.
- Hitchens's razorAlternative form of Hitchens' razor: A philosophical razor stating that what can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.
- razor clamA clam of several species in superfamily Solenoidea, with long curved shells resembling straight razors.
- razor bladedAlternative form of razor-bladed.
- razor-thinExtremely fine; so thin as to be almost invisible.
- electric razorSynonym of electric shaver: Any of various electric tools for shaving.
- foil razorSynonym of foil shaver: An electric razor with a thin, perforated metal foil covering oscillating blades, which capture hairs through the holes and cut them for a close, smooth shave; ideal for sensitive skin; applied in straight lines …
- open razorSynonym of straight razor: A razor of a plain and traditional type with no feature that would limit the depth of exposure to the blade during use; often having a blade that can fold into the handle.
- razor bladesplural of razor blade: A thin piece of steel with a sharp edge that can be fitted into a razor.
- razor burnA type of mild to moderate skin irritation occurring when the hair follicules curl back into the skin (razor bumps), caused by shaving improperly or with a blunt razor.
- razor grassAny of various plants with sharp-toothed leaves, especially those of the genus Scleria, such as Scleria gaertneri.
- razor shellSynonym of razor clam: A clam of several species in superfamily Solenoidea, with long curved shells resembling straight razors.
Compound words 25
- razorbillA large black and white auk of species Alca torda, native to the north Atlantic.
- razorbackA feral pig.
- razorfishAny of various not closely related fish, including those of the genera Aeoliscus, Centriscus, and Xyrichtys.
- razoryResembling or characteristic of a razor.
- razorlessWithout a razor.
- razormakerA manufacturer of razors.
- razormakingThe manufacture of razors.
- razormanA thug who uses a razor as a weapon.
- razorbacksplural of razorback: A feral pig.
- razorbladeAlternative spelling of razor blade: A thin piece of steel with a sharp edge that can be fitted into a razor.