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  • 121razor-gang — /ˈreɪzə gæŋ/ (say rayzuh gang) verb (t) 1. to cut back or abolish (a project) as a result of the review of a razor gang. –adjective 2. of or relating to a razor gang: a razor gang approach to budgets …

  • 122razor clam — noun marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell • Syn: ↑jackknife clam, ↑knife handle • Hypernyms: ↑clam • Member Holonyms: ↑Ensis, ↑genus Ensis * * * ˈrazor shell 7 …

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  • 123razor wire — noun : coiled wire fitted with sharp razor edges and used as an obstacle or a barrier ; also : concertina 2 * * * noun [noncount] : strong wire that has many sharp metal pieces on it and is put around an area to keep people out or in * * * ˈrazor …

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  • 124razor clam — any bivalve mollusk of the family Solenidae, esp. of the genus Ensis, having a long, rectangular, slightly curved shell. Also called jackknife clam. [1880 85, Amer.] * * * Any of several species of marine clams (family Solenidae) common in… …

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  • 125razor-sharp — adjective As sharp as a razor, extremely or ultimately sharp. The executioner was proud that he kept his axe razor sharp, so no prisoner would feel any pain when his head was cut off …

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  • 126razor wire — N UNCOUNT Razor wire is strong wire with sharp blades sticking out of it. In wars or civil conflict it is sometimes used to prevent people from entering or leaving buildings or areas of land. ...plans to use razor wire to seal off hostels for… …

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  • 127razor blade — noun a blade used in a razor, typically a thin flat piece of metal with a sharp edge or edges used in a safety razor …

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  • 128razor cut — noun a short, tapered haircut, effected with a razor. verb (razor cut) cut (hair) in this style …

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