Meaning
To cut hair very close to the skin with a blade, usually on the face or legs.
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Word origin
From Old English sceafan, meaning to scrape or to pare away thin layers.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- sceafan
Grammar
Examples
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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.
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A close shave is an informal way to say you only just escaped danger.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 11: shave, missile, curtain and 7 more words.