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.

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