English Dictionary

Definition of “razor wire”

razor wire

strong wire with pieces of sharp metal set across it at close intervals, used to make fences or barriers

Above the 20ft red brick wall and curling razor wire the sky is grey.

Sun, News of the World (2002)

Encircling the church and dormitory were walLs of Communist razor wire to keep out intruders.

Aldiss, Brian Somewhere East of Life

In spite of the barriers, blockades, checkpoints and razor wire strung around the high-security green zone, the Al-Rashid is a sitting duck.

Globe and Mail (2003)

It was revealed last week that egg thieves cut through razor wire to raid two osprey nests near Dunkeld in Perthshire.

Sun, News of the World (2002)

On the concrete floor beside the boot, she saw a large coil of razor wire and a can of petrol.

Mark Burnell CHAMELEON (2002)

The Americans roll by in their Humvees, or sit behind their shades and their razor wire.

Boris Johnson LEND ME YOUR EARS (2003)

The father and son featured in the image are sitting side by side behind coils of razor wire.

canada.com (2004)

The razor wire that ran along the top looked far more recent than the fall of communism.

Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)

Etched in stone

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Carved in stone

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Set in stone

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ENT

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Z-Band

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Z-Line

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