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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) a mongrel hog with a thin body and long legs and a ridged back; a wild or semi-wild descendant of improved breeds; found chiefly in the southeastern United States | |
| Synonyms: | razorbacked_hog razorback_hog | |
| Related terms: | swine | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] having a sharp narrow back | |
| Synonyms: | razor-backed | |
| Examples: | "a razor-backed horse" "razorback hogs" |
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| Related terms: | backed | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (zoology) any of several baleen whales of the family Balaenopteridae having longitudinal grooves on the throat and a small pointed dorsal fin | |
| Synonyms: | rorqual | |
| Related terms: | baleen_whale sei_whale finback lesser_rorqual Balaenopteridae | |
| Similar spelling: |
razor-backed razorbill razorblade |
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