shaving

noun

shav·​ing ˈshā-viŋ How to pronounce shaving (audio)
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1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off
wood shavings

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Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and generous shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones fall on opposing ends of the leg-shaving continuum. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Villegas is accused of shaving points during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Prior to their own discussion about shaving, Jones recalled interviewing Palmer on the show last month — and, yes, legs came up. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaving

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shaving was in the 14th century

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shaving

noun
shav·​ing
ˈshā-viŋ
1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off
wood shavings

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