razor-sharp
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4.1
- adjective
- /ˈreɪzər ʃɑrp/
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- The chef used a razor-sharp knife to slice the vegetables with precision.
- razor-sharp blade
- razor-sharp knife
- razor-sharp edge
And I do think that a mouthful of razor sharp tacks is dangerous.
- And I do think that a mouthful of razor sharp tacks is dangerous.
- He likes the feeling of his razor sharp teeth slowly sinking into it.
- Also, today I'm going to show you how to get this wet dog razor sharp.
Examples
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Row upon row of razor-sharp knives hang from nail supports pounded into the wall.
Fiction book (1992) -
Spears, swords, razor sharp spikes were fastened to their tusks when needed.
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I want it so it can cut glass, you know, like razor-sharp.
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I like to keep mine razor-sharp.
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So it's just going to be razor sharp slices.
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Picking up the knife, he runs his finger across the razor-sharp knife blade.
Fiction book (1996) -
Enough to turn the surface into a hell of jagged points and razor-sharp edges.
Fiction book (1991) -
There's this enormous clock with a huge hand, the edge of which is razor sharp.
Fiction book (1998) -
This gigantic creature has razor-sharp wings that can slice through full-grown trees.
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The serpent's jaws open wide, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth and a crimson red mouth.
Fiction book (2000)
Synonyms
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1.0
A thing with an edge that can cut or pierce
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3.5
Having a very sharp edge or point that cuts easily
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6.7
Able to understand new things very quickly
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3.2
Having a very thin end that can prick or cut
Very clear and exact so there is no doubt
A very sharp pain that feels like being cut
Having a thin edge or point that can cut
Antonyms
How Sharp
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Razor-sharp comes from razor, the small tool used to 'shave' very close to the skin, and sharp, meaning able to 'cut' easily. So razor-sharp means something is as cutting as a razor, either a very keen edge or a quick, powerful mind.