shave in English: To cut hair very close to the skin with a blade, usually on the face or legs. (verb)

Translation

To cut hair very close to the skin with a blade, usually on the face or legs.

Word origin

From Old English sceafan, meaning to scrape or to pare away thin layers.

Verb typeregular (shave, shaves, shaved)

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Men often shave the hair on their face; no object is needed.

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You can shave a part of the body: shave your head, legs, or beard.

; !

A close shave is an informal way to say you only just escaped danger.

hair

The soft threads that grow on your head and on your body.

face

The front part of your head, with your eyes, nose, and mouth.

cut

To split or open something using a knife or other sharp tool.

blade

The flat, sharp part of a knife, sword, or other cutting tool.

smooth

Having an even surface, with no bumps or rough parts, nice to touch.

beard

The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.

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