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View synonyms for safety razor

safety razor

noun

  1. a razor with a guard to prevent the blade from cutting the skin.


safety razor

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

If he is to add another chapter he must pause to find a safety razor blade and sharpen up.

King C. Gillette has become a wealthy man from the royalties and profits on his safety razor.

“My fa-ther al-ways uses a safety-razor,” said Miss Belchamber with a reminiscent air.

In the afternoon shaved off a month's beard with a cheap German safety razor, which was a painful operation!

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