razor-sharp edge

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An extremely sharp edge.

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Examples (10)

  • Be careful when handling the new kitchen knife; it has a razor-sharp edge.
  • The surgeon made the incision with a scalpel that had a razor-sharp edge.
  • A freshly sharpened skate blade needs a razor-sharp edge to grip the ice properly.
  • He accidentally cut his finger on the razor-sharp edge of the paper.
  • The artisan tested the razor-sharp edge of the chisel before starting his woodwork.
  • Broken shards of glass, each with a razor-sharp edge, littered the ground.
  • Maintaining a razor-sharp edge on their swords was a point of pride for the ancient warriors.
  • The industrial slicer, equipped with a razor-sharp edge, can cut through steel with ease.
  • She ran her thumb very gently over the blade, confirming its razor-sharp edge.
  • Even the leaves of some plants can have a razor-sharp edge that can cause cuts.