shaving

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shaving

He is shaving his beard in front of the bathroom mirror.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of removing hair with a razor: The process of cutting hair, especially facial hair, very close to the skin using a razor.
    • A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something: A small, thin piece of material, such as wood or metal, that is removed by a cutting or planing tool.
    • The act of brushing against while passing: A light, glancing contact or touch.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • He cut himself during his morning shaving. (The act of removing hair.)
    • The floor was covered in wood shavings from the carpenter's work. (Thin fragments of wood.)
    • The shaving of the car's mirror against the wall left a scratch. (The act of brushing against.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Shaving cream/foam/gel": A substance applied to the skin to soften hair and lubricate the surface before shaving.

    • Apply shaving cream before using the razor for a smoother shave.

  • "Close shaving": Used literally to mean a very smooth shave, or figuratively to mean a narrow escape from danger or trouble.

    • He had a close shaving when the falling brick just missed his head.
Variants and Related Words

  • Shave (verb): To remove hair by cutting it close to the skin with a razor.

    • He needs to shave before the interview.

  • Shaver (noun): An electric device or a person who shaves.

    • He bought a new electric shaver.
Synonyms
  • Paring: A thin piece cut or pared off something (especially for wood shavings).
  • Sliver: A small, thin, narrow piece of something cut or split off a larger piece.
  • Grazing: A slight touch or scrape (for the act of brushing against).
Related Phrases

  • Shave off: To remove something by shaving.

    • He decided to shave off his beard.

  • Shave down: To reduce the size or amount of something by cutting or paring.

    • We need to shave down the budget by 10%.
Related Idioms
  • A close shave: A situation where one barely avoids an accident, disaster, or unpleasant consequence.
    • That was a close shave! I almost missed my flight.
shaving

He is shaving his beard in front of the bathroom mirror.

Noun
  1. the act of brushing against while passing
  2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
  3. the act of removing hair with a razor

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