straight razor

noun

: a razor with a rigid steel cutting blade hinged to a case that forms a handle when the razor is open for use

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Safety razors and straight razors are quite easy to shave with (and get you a close shave), but there is a small learning curve. Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025 In the vernacular world of bobs—the Italian bob, the French bob, the Baroque bob—Knightley’s haircut is of the straight razor cut variety. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 There’s a foldable straight razor, scissors, beard wash and oil, beard balm and a comb and brush. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024 The same goes for the way the pair incorporate items around the room with Jason slamming a book into Desh’s throat, Desh slashing with a straight razor off the sink, and Jason ultimately triumphing by strangling Desh with a towel in the corner of the shower as Desh frantically paws at his face. Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for straight razor 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of straight razor was in 1906

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“Straight razor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight%20razor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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