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to shave
01
to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool
Transitive: to shave a body part
Example
The barber shaves the customer 's beard with precision.
After swimming, he shaves his armpits for better hygiene.
She shaves her legs regularly to maintain smooth skin.
02
to cut thin slices or layers from the surface of something
Transitive: to shave a layer of something
Example
The carpenter shaves thin layers from the wood to achieve a smooth surface for the tabletop.
The sculptor shaves marble from the block to reveal the intricate details of the sculpture.
He carefully shaved thin layers of chocolate from the block to garnish the dessert with delicate curls.
03
to move very close to something without hitting it
Transitive: to shave sth
04
to remove hair from the skin by cutting it very close
Intransitive
05
to turn something into thin, small pieces
Transitive: to shave sth
06
to reduce the value of a financial note or payment by charging an excessively high fee
Transitive: to shave a financial note
Shave
01
the act of removing hair with a razor
Example
The barber shaves the customer's beard with precision.
After swimming, he shaves his armpits for better hygiene.
She shaves her legs regularly to maintain smooth skin.
He shaves his face every morning to keep it smooth.
They shave their pet's fur during hot weather to keep it cool.
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