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shaving
verbpresent participle of shave
Synonyms & Antonyms of shaving (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
- he always shaves most of his hair off when the weather starts getting warmer
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2
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
- just shaved the concrete post as the car turned the corner
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The first known use of shaving was in the 14th century
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