- razor wire
- noun Date: 1977 coiled wire fitted with sharp razor edges and used as an obstacle or barrier; also concertina wire
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razor wire
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razor wire — razor .wire n [U] strong wire with sharp edges, used to keep people out of a building, area of land etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
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razor wire — n. wire with sharp cutting edges, typically stretched in coils as a barricade or atop fences … English World dictionary
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razor wire — N UNCOUNT Razor wire is strong wire with sharp blades sticking out of it. In wars or civil conflict it is sometimes used to prevent people from entering or leaving buildings or areas of land. ...plans to use razor wire to seal off hostels for… … English dictionary
razor wire — noun A form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. Also, a length thereof. Don’t believe the lie of Guitar Hero III; it’s actually the fourth title in the series, the third being Rocks the 80s … Wiktionary
razor wire — /ˈreɪzə waɪə/ (say rayzuh wuyuh) noun coiled stainless steel wire having pieces of protruding metal with razor sharp points attached at intervals along the wire …
razor wire. — See concertina wire. Also called razor ribbon. * * * … Universalium
razor wire. — See concertina wire. Also called razor ribbon … Useful english dictionary
