adjective
razed
Razed (adjective) means having a striped or slashed decorative pattern, especially on fabric or leather. Example: “The doublet had razed sleeves, cut in narrow slashes to show the lining beneath.”
adjective
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Having a striped or slashed decorative pattern, especially on fabric or leather.
"The doublet had razed sleeves, cut in narrow slashes to show the lining beneath."
"Renaissance tailors used razed patterns to let a contrasting fabric peek through."
How to use razed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCut with fine parallel slashes as decoration, usually on old-fashioned clothing.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with the far more common "razed" meaning demolished (from "raze," as in "razed to the ground") — this is a different, much rarer word about decorative slashing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more razed
- Superlative
- most razed
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The doublet had _____ sleeves, cut in narrow slashes to show the lining beneath.
Synonyms
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dismantled
demolished
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Rhymes for razed
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What does “razed” mean?
The word “razed” means having a striped or slashed decorative pattern, especially on fabric or leather. In plain terms, cut with fine parallel slashes as decoration, usually on old-fashioned clothing.
How do you use “razed” in a sentence?
Here is “razed” used in a sentence: “The doublet had razed sleeves, cut in narrow slashes to show the lining beneath.”
What part of speech is “razed”?
“Razed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of razed?
"razed" (adjective) means having a striped or slashed decorative pattern, especially on fabric or leather.
