foil shaver

noun

An electric razor with a thin, perforated metal foil covering oscillating blades, which capture hairs through the holes and cut them for a close, smooth shave; ideal for sensitive skin; applied in straight lines against the grain.

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nounfoil shaver (plural foil shavers)

plural foil shavers

  1. An electric razor with a thin, perforated metal foil covering oscillating blades, which capture hairs through the holes and cut them for a close, smooth shave; ideal for sensitive skin; applied in straight lines against the grain.

    Synonyms: foil razor

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nounAn electric razor with a thin, perforated metal foil covering oscillating blades, which capture hairs through the holes and cut them for a close, smooth shave; ideal for sensitive skin; applied in straight lines against the grain.

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