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shave
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- pronunciation:
- sheIv
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shaves, shaving, shaved |
| definition 1: |
When a man shaves, he cuts away hair growing on his face. He uses a tool with a sharp blade called a razor.
My father shaves in the morning before he goes to work.
- similar words:
- cut, shear
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| definition 2: |
When someone shaves something, they use a razor to remove hair from it.
The barber shaved the customer's face very carefully.The veterinarian shaved the dog's fur before operating on him.- similar words:
- cut, razor, shear, trim
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| definition 3: |
When someone shaves their hair or beard, they remove it by cutting it with a razor.
My dad decided to shave his beard. I think he looks better now.- similar words:
- cut, shear, trim
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| definition 4: |
When you shave something, you cut it off in thin slices.
The butcher shaved the ham.The carpenter shaved the top of the door so it would fit into the open space.- similar words:
- carve, cut, peel, trim
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| related words: |
clip |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A shave is the act of taking away hair from the face by using a sharp tool called a razor.
My dad when to the barber to get a haircut and a shave. |
| related words: |
trim |
| derivation: |
shavable (shaveable) (adj.) |
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