Definition of shave
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to remove a thin layer from
b
: to cut off in thin layers or shreds : slice
c
: to cut off closely
2a
: to sever the hair from (the head or another part of the body) close to the roots
b
: to cut off (hair or beard) close to the skin
3a
: to discount (a note) at an exorbitant rate
c
: to conspire to score fewer (points) than one is capable of (as to affect gambling outcomes)
4
: to come close to or touch lightly in passing
1
: to cut off hair or beard close to the skin
2
: to proceed with difficulty : scrape
shave
nounDefinition of shave (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of shave was before the 12th century
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