Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straight razor

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.70 in modern English

Syllables: straight ra-zor
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A razor of a plain and traditional type with no feature that would limit the depth of exposure to the blade during use; often having a blade that can fold into the handle.

Inflected Forms

straight razors (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

safety razor

Synonyms

open razor cut-throat razor

Questions

What does straight razor mean?: A razor of a plain and traditional type with no feature that would limit the depth of exposure to the blade during use; often having a blade that can fold into the handle.

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