razor wire
noun
: coiled wire fitted with sharp razor edges and used as an obstacle or barrier
also
: concertina wire
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The razor wire on the fence surrounding the facility will be removed, and the gates will remain open, so families will be free to exit and return as needed, the governor's office says.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 18 May 2024
In 2018, an inmate escaped after being trapped in razor wire for 20 minutes and stealing the vehicle of a security guard.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 18 May 2024
In 2018, an inmate escaped after being trapped in razor wire for 20 minutes and stealing the vehicle of a security guard.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
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“Razor wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor%20wire. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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