scheermes

Een scheermes. — A razor.

Dutch

Etymology

From scheren (“to shave”) +‎ mes (“knife”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxeːr.mɛs/

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• Hyphenation: scheer‧mes

Noun

scheermes n (plural scheermessen, diminutive scheermesje n)

1. A razor, a fine knife or blade for shaving
2. (figuratively) Something razor sharp, poignant etc.

See also

• scheerapparaat