Definition of Razor-sharp

1. Adjective. Very clearly delineated. "Razor-sharp definition"

Similar to: Distinct

2. Adjective. As sharp as a razor.
Similar to: Sharp

Definition of Razor-sharp

1. Adjective. As sharp as a razor, extremely or ultimately sharp. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Razor-sharp

razeed
razeeing
razees
razer
razers
razes
razing
razmataz
razoo
razoos
razor
razor-backed
razor-billed auk
razor-blade
razor-fish
razor-sharp (current term)
razor-thin
razor blade
razor blades
razor clam
razor clams
razor edge
razor fish
razor shell
razor shells
razor strap
razor strop
razor wire
razorable
razorback

Literary usage of Razor-sharp

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Moon-o-theism: Religion of a War and Moon God Prophet, Volume II of II by Yoel Natan (2006)
"Islamists of course will argue that if the knife were razor sharp, ... It seems the terrorists rarely use razor-sharp knives but use machetes and buck ..."

2. The Bookman (1899)
""I want a sharp razor, not a razor sharp," said Charles good-naturedly, while taking the instrument and trying its edge with his finger. ..."

3. Webster's Elementary-school Dictionary: Abridged from Webster's New by Noah Webster (1914)
"... acute (chiefly technical) applies to a point regarded as angular, but not to an edge; M,«wrp (or keen) as a razor; sharp (not keen) as a needle; ..."

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