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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A device for holding a razorblade, with guards to prevent cutting of the skin.

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  • noun A razor, designed for safety, that protects the skin from all but the very edge of the blade (as opposed to a straight razor).

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin

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