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razor-backed

/ˈreɪ.zər.bækt/

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adjective

/ˈreɪ.zər.bækt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее животное или предмет с острой, узкой спиной или хребтом, похожим на лезвие бритвы.

An old-fashioned adjective describing an animal or object with a sharp, narrow back or ridge, like a razor.

  1. Having a sharp narrow backC1formal

    Describes an animal or object with a back that is very thin and sharply angled, resembling the edge of a razor.

    ruОстрый как бритва

    • The razor-backed ridge of the mountain was treacherous to climb.
    • A razor-backed boar emerged from the thicket.
    • The boat's hull had a razor-backed design for cutting through the water.
Forms
  • more razor-backed comparative form
  • most razor-backed superlative form