: a keen-edged cutting instrument for shaving or cutting hair
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But while Google appears to have regained the edge, its lead over rivals remains razor thin in the gruelingly competitive AI market, experts said.—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025 The soundtrack shifts depending on the kitchen’s mood, and the menu follows suit, leaning on what's good at the moment, whether that's prime rib, razor clams or whole dover sole.—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025 The menu is equally minimal, serving roughly 11 dishes that include razor clams, lamb dumplings, beef tartare handrolls, and an omelette filled with crab.—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025 Its 5-inch stainless steel blade was razor sharp, with just the right heft for chopping on small camp tables.—Joe Jackson, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for razor
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Etymology
Middle English rasour, from Anglo-French rasur, from raser to raze, shave — more at rase
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