razor-backed

adjective

Having a sharp, lean, or thin back.

“a razor-backed hog”

Meanings

adjectiverazor-backed (comparative more razor-backed, superlative most razor-backed)

comparative more razor-backed · superlative most razor-backed

  1. biologyHaving a sharp, lean, or thin back.

    a razor-backed hog

    1 more example

    a razor-backed perch

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivehaving a sharp narrow back

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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Chicago

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