raze

IPA: rˈeɪz

A swinging fence in a watercourse to prevent cattle passing through.
Obsolete spelling of race (rhizome of ginger). [A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.]

Examples of "raze" in Sentences

The building was shrouded in black as Deutsche Bank and its insurers fought over whether to raze it or clean it.
Douglas Development is in the process of acquiring the necessary permits to raze a vacant auto lot at 2221 14th Street, NW.
The first season ends with Jimmy rousing Pufnstuf, who vows to raze the island if Witchipoo does not relinquish the Mayorship.
Thor plans to raze the properties and erect a glass box structure that will be the retail base for a 350,000 square foot building.
Contrary to the official version, in this story, word had spread from a servant in Lot's household, that the angels were there to raze the city.
"You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army into your land, land, I will destroy your farms, slay your people, and raze your city."
A young white couple wants to raze the bungalow and build a big house there complete with koi pond, but their first encounter with their neighbors doesn't go as planned.
While the units are subject to rent control, officials are concerned that Equity Residential would raze some of them and build higher buildings filled with market-rate apartments.
As a local administrator, Mr. Zalmai spends a good deal of time these days complaining that the Americans failed to consult him about plans to raze one government office to build another.