razee Meaning & Definition
What Does Razee Mean?
As a noun, razee means An armed ship with its upper deck cut away, and thus reduced to the next inferior rate, such as a seventy-four cut down to a frigate. As a verb, it means To cut (a ship) down to a smaller number of decks, and thus to an inferior rate or class.
Razee at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | razees |
| Verb forms | razees, razeeing, razeed |
Razee Definition (Noun)
- An armed ship with its upper deck cut away, and thus reduced to the next inferior rate, such as a seventy-four cut down to a frigate.
Razee as a Verb
- To cut (a ship) down to a smaller number of decks, and thus to an inferior rate or class.
- To trim or abridge by cutting off parts.
to razee a book, or an article
Synonyms of Razee
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Razee synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Razee
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Razee in a Sentence
to razee a book, or an article
Word Forms & Grammar
razee (plural razees)
razee (third-person singular simple present razees, present participle razeeing, simple past and past participle razeed)
Words That Rhyme With Razee
Origin of Razee
From French vaisseau rasé, from raser (“to rase, to cut down ships”). See raze and rase (verbs).
Frequently Asked Questions About Razee
Is razee a noun or a verb?
Razee is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of razee?
The plural of razee is razees.
What is the past tense of razee?
The past tense of razee is razeed. The present participle is razeeing.