Shaving Common

Shaving has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions

Noun

the act of removing hair with a razor

"He spent five minutes carefully shaving his beard before going to work."

shave shaving

a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

"The carpenter carefully removed a shaving of oak from the edge of the table to smooth out the rough spot."

paring sliver shaving

the act of brushing against while passing

"The horse stumbled after its leg caught in a shaving motion on the loose rope."

grazing shaving skimming

A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.

"The machinist carefully inspected each shaving to ensure they were free from cracks before discarding them."

In plain English: Shaving is the act of removing hair from your skin using a razor.

"He took off his shirt to do some shaving before going out with friends."

Usage: The noun shaving refers to a small sliver cut from the surface of an object like wood or soap, distinct from hair removal which uses the verb form. Use this term when describing tiny fragments removed during crafting or grooming rather than the act itself.

Verb

present participle of shave

"He spent twenty minutes carefully shaving his beard before leaving for work."

In plain English: Shaving is using a razor to cut off small hairs from your skin so they don't grow back immediately.

"He spent five minutes shaving his face before leaving for work."

Example Sentences

"He took off his shirt to do some shaving before going out with friends." noun

"He spent twenty minutes in the bathroom finishing his morning shaving routine." noun

"The shaving cream was frothy and lathered up easily on his face." noun

"Shaving is generally less painful than waxing for removing unwanted hair." noun

"He spent five minutes shaving his face before leaving for work." verb