Shave: meaning, definitions and examples

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shave

 

[ ʃeɪv ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

personal care

To remove hair from the body using a razor or other sharp tool. Shaving is a common practice for both men and women to achieve a smooth skin surface.

Synonyms

groom, scrape, trim

Examples of usage

  • I need to shave my beard before the job interview.
  • She shaves her legs regularly to keep them smooth.
  • He prefers shaving with a traditional razor rather than an electric one.
Context #2 | Noun

personal care

The act of removing hair from the body using a razor or other sharp tool. Shaving can be done on various body parts such as the face, legs, or underarms.

Synonyms

depilation, hair removal, shaving off

Examples of usage

  • She forgot to buy shaving cream for her morning shave.
  • After the accident, he had to undergo a clean shave to allow the wounds to heal properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "shave" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barbear

🇮🇳 दाढ़ी बनाना

🇩🇪 rasieren

🇮🇩 mencukur

🇺🇦 голитися

🇵🇱 golić

🇯🇵 剃る (そる)

🇫🇷 raser

🇪🇸 afeitar

🇹🇷 tıraş olmak

🇰🇷 면도하다 (myeondohada)

🇸🇦 حلق (halaq)

🇨🇿 holit se

🇸🇰 holiť sa

🇨🇳 剃 (tì)

🇸🇮 briti se

🇮🇸 raka sig

🇰🇿 қырыну

🇬🇪 გაპარსვა (gaparsva)

🇦🇿 qırxmaq

🇲🇽 afeitar

Etymology

The word 'shave' has its origins in Old English 'scafian', which means to scrape or shave off. The practice of shaving has been around for centuries, with evidence of early shaving tools found in ancient civilizations. Throughout history, shaving has been a common practice for personal hygiene and grooming purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,973, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.