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safety razor
noun
- a razor with a guard to prevent the blade from cutting the skin.
safety razor
noun
- a razor with a guard or guards fitted close to the cutting edge or edges so that deep cuts are prevented and the risk of accidental cuts reduced
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Word History and Origins
Origin of safety razor1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
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Example Sentences
The parts needed in its construction are as follows: An old safety-razor blade; one 8-in.
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If he is to add another chapter he must pause to find a safety razor blade and sharpen up.
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King C. Gillette has become a wealthy man from the royalties and profits on his safety razor.
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“My fa-ther al-ways uses a safety-razor,” said Miss Belchamber with a reminiscent air.
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In the afternoon shaved off a month's beard with a cheap German safety razor, which was a painful operation!
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