Basic Details
Word: Razor
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool with a sharp blade used for shaving hair or cutting.
Synonyms: Cutter, Shaver, Blade
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Its a close shave: Used to describe a situation that was much more dangerous or risky than expected. Example: "Driving in the rain was a close shave; we barely made it home without skidding."
- On the razor's edge: This phrase means being in a very precarious or risky situation. Example: "The team was on the razor's edge during the final moments of the game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He used a sharp razor to achieve a clean shave before the wedding.
Example 2: The barber carefully handled the razor while giving his customer a trim.
Example 3: It's important to be cautious when using a razor to avoid cuts and injuries.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first razors date back to around 3000 BC? They were made from flint and bronze and were used by ancient civilisations!
Famous Quote
"The razor blade is sharper, but it cannot slice the pizza." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "razor" mean?
a) A musical instrument
b) A tool for shaving
c) A type of food
d) A kind of fabric
Answer: b) A tool for shaving
2. Which of these is a synonym of "razor"?
a) Blade
b) Hammer
c) Pliers
d) Saw
Answer: a) Blade
3. Which sentence uses "razor" correctly?
a) The razor flew across the room.
b) He carefully placed the razor beside the sink after shaving.
c) The razor likes to swim in the ocean.
d) The razor painted a beautiful picture.
Answer: b) He carefully placed the razor beside the sink after shaving.
4. Which idiom means being in a risky situation?
a) On the razor's edge
b) As easy as pie
c) In hot water
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: a) On the razor's edge
5. What is the opposite of "razor"?
a) N/A
b) Spoon
c) Fork
d) Knife
Answer: a) N/A
