safety razor

safe·ty ra·zor

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Definitions of safety razor words

noun safety razor a razor with a guard to prevent the blade from cutting the skin. 1
noun safety razor shaving blade with a guard 1
noun safety razor 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 0
noun safety razor a razor with a detachable blade fitted into a holder provided with guards and set at an angle which minimizes the danger of cutting the skin 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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