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Definition of: raze
(rāz) v.t. razed, raz·ing
1. To level to the ground; tear down; demolish.
2. Rare To scrape or shave off.
3. Obs. To wound slightly; graze. See synonyms under DEMOLISH. Also spelled rase. ♦ Homophone: raise. [<F raser <L rasum, pp. of radere scrape]
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