safety razor
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- noun
- /ˈseɪfti ˈreɪzər/
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- Many people find that a safety razor is easier to use than traditional razors for a smooth shave.
Examples
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A grown man, and you haven't shaved with a safety razor.
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I specifically checked the list of prohibited items before attempting to bring my safety razor with me on my recent trip this week between BOS and ATL.
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As for you, either get a safety razor or grow a beard.
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The guard locks the safety razor.
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It's a safety razor.
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I've been shaving with a double-edge safety razor for the past two years, and would recommend it to anyone.
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User comment: "I bought this as a gift for my fiancé, along with a wet-shaving starting kit and a safety razor."
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I prefer using a safety razor because it offers a closer shave with less risk of cuts.
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He bought a safety razor to ensure he wouldn't nick his skin while shaving.
Synonyms
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A sharp tool with a thin metal edge for cutting hair from the face or body
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Morphology
The compound combines the transparent noun 'safety' (being protected from danger) with 'razor' (a shaving blade), so its meaning—a razor designed to reduce the risk of cuts—is directly inferable from the parts. This noun+noun compositional pattern is common cross-linguistically, making the term immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Safety razor gets its name from its built-in guard: the small metal part keeps the sharp blade off the skin, so the word safety shows it is safer than a plain razor. That's why 'safety razor' means a razor made to reduce cuts.