razorblade


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ra·zor·blade

also ra·zor blade  (rā′zər-blād′)
n.
A thin, sharp-edged piece of steel that can be fitted into a razor.
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Noun1.razorblade - a blade that has very sharp edgerazorblade - a blade that has very sharp edge  
blade - the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
razor - edge tool used in shaving
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