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# razor

noun (a razor, razors)

«razor» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A razor is a tool with a very sharp blade used to shave hair off the face, legs or head. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#m1)
2. An electric razor is a small machine that shaves hair with moving blades. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#m2)
3. «Razor-sharp» describes something extremely sharp, or a very quick, clever mind. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#m3)

### In the lessons

In everyday life and safety, razors belong to adults and must be kept away from small children because the blades cut easily. In stories, «razor-sharp teeth» or «razor-sharp claws» tells the reader an animal is dangerous. Phrases: «razor blade», «electric razor», «razor-sharp».

### Examples

- Dad shaves his chin with a razor every morning. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x1)
- Keep the razor in the high cupboard away from the baby. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x2)
- Mum bought a new electric razor. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x3)
- The shark had razor-sharp teeth. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x4)
- The razor blade is thin and very sharp. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x5)
- Never play with a razor; it can cut you badly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x6)
- She has a razor-sharp memory for facts. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x7)
- The barber used a razor to tidy the back of his neck. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x8)
- At last he jumped up, and caught the razor out of the barber’s hand, exclaiming: [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/#x9)

### Note

Countable: a razor, two razors. Do not confuse with «raiser» (someone who raises something, as in «fundraiser»). If you find a razor blade lying around, tell an adult instead of picking it up.

## In Jewish tradition

The Levites were shaved all over before they began their service. In Psalm 52 a deceitful tongue is like a sharp razor.

**Interpretation.** The Levites' shaving is read as a rite of purification, a fresh start for holy work. The Psalm is read as a warning that harmful speech cuts like a blade.

### Examples

- And thus shalt thou do unto them, to cleanse them: sprinkle the water of purification upon them, and let them cause a razor to pass over all their flesh, and let them wash their clothes, and cleanse themselves. (Torah NUM.8.7, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/razor/#x1)
- Thy tongue deviseth destruction; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. (Writings PSA.52.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/razor/#x2)

### Note

Countable: a razor, two razors. Do not confuse with «raiser» (someone who raises something, as in «fundraiser»). If you find a razor blade lying around, tell an adult instead of picking it up.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «razor» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/razor/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«razor» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/razor.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «razor» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/R/razor/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«razor» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/razor.html) on Mova free.