shave (Meaning)
shave (n)
the act of removing hair with a razor
shave (v)
remove body hair with a razor
cut closely
cut the price of
cut or remove with or as if with a plane
make shavings of or reduce to shavings
touch the surface of lightly
shave ()
obs. p. p. of Shave.
shave (v. t.)
To cut or pare off from the surface of a body with a razor or other edged instrument; to cut off closely, as with a razor; as, to shave the beard.
To make bare or smooth by cutting off closely the surface, or surface covering, of; especially, to remove the hair from with a razor or other sharp instrument; to take off the beard or hair of; as, to shave the face or the crown of the head; he shaved himself.
To cut off thin slices from; to cut in thin slices.
To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.
To strip; to plunder; to fleece.
A thin slice; a shaving.
A cutting of the beard; the operation of shaving.
An exorbitant discount on a note.
A premium paid for an extension of the time of delivery or payment, or for the right to vary a stock contract in any particular.
A hand tool consisting of a sharp blade with a handle at each end; a drawing knife; a spokeshave.
The act of passing very near to, so as almost to graze; as, the bullet missed by a close shave.
shave (v. i.)
To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shave
shave Sentence Examples
- He shaved his beard meticulously, leaving only a thin stubble.
- The barber deftly shaved the customer's face with a straight razor.
- I need to shave before my job interview to look my best.
- She shaved her legs smooth and hairless for a special occasion.
- The razor blades were so sharp that they gave him a clean shave.
- The young boy was excited to shave for the first time in his life.
- The barber shop offered a hot towel shave for a luxurious experience.
- The shaving cream created a thick lather that softened his facial hair.
- The electric shaver saved him time and effort compared to using a razor.
- He shaved his head bald as a symbol of starting fresh.
FAQs About the word shave
the act of removing hair with a razor, remove body hair with a razor, cut closely, cut the price of, cut or remove with or as if with a plane, make shavings of
trim,cut, clip, mow, shear, crop, nip, prune, snip, cut back
extend,extend,lengthen, elongate, elongate, lengthen,
He shaved his beard meticulously, leaving only a thin stubble.
The barber deftly shaved the customer's face with a straight razor.
I need to shave before my job interview to look my best.
She shaved her legs smooth and hairless for a special occasion.
