Definitions

1. verb

to destroy or demolish something, especially buildings, completely.

“The city council decided to raze the old factory to make way for a new development.”

2. verb

to remove or scrape away the surface of something, especially the top layer.

“The farmer had to raze the weeds from the field before planting new crops.”

3. noun

something that is destroyed or demolished, especially buildings.

“The raze of the old village was a sad sight to behold.”

4. transitive verb

to reduce or lower something, such as a price or an amount, to zero.

“The company had to raze the price of their product to stay competitive in the market.”