rad-, ras-, raz-
(Latin: scrape, scratch, shave, rub)
eraser
erasion
erasive
erasure
rase
To rub, to scrape out, to erase.
rash (adjective), more rash, most rash
1. Characterized by abnormal haste when making decisions or doing something: Henry regretted having made such a rash promise to complete his project that day.
2. Etymology: from modern German rasch, "fast, quick, hasty."
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2. Etymology: from modern German rasch, "fast, quick, hasty."
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rasorable (adjective), more razorable, most razorable
Able or fit to be shaved: Joe's face was quite rasorable after having grown his beard for weeks!
rasores
An order of birds; the Gallinae.
Formely, the word rasores was used in a wider sense, so as to include other birds now widely separated in classification.
rasorial
1. Given to scratching the ground to look for food.
2. Reference to a bird that is capable of, or adapted for, scratching the ground to look for food; such as, chickens and similar birds (partridges and quail).
3. Pertaining to a bird's foot adapted for scratching.
2. Reference to a bird that is capable of, or adapted for, scratching the ground to look for food; such as, chickens and similar birds (partridges and quail).
3. Pertaining to a bird's foot adapted for scratching.
raze
razor edge
razor wire
razor, razoring
razor-backed
razored
