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Shaved: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaved

 

[ สƒeษชvd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Shaved is the past tense of the verb 'shave'. It means to remove hair from the skin using a razor or other cutting tools. The action is commonly associated with grooming practices for males and females.

Synonyms

cut, rased, trimmed

Examples of usage

  • He shaved his beard before the interview.
  • She shaved her legs for the summer.
  • They shaved the dog's fur for the competition.
Context #2 | Adjective

smooth surface

Shaved can also describe something that has been made smooth or bare by removing its surface layer, like shaved ice or shaved wood.

Synonyms

bare, planed, smooth

Examples of usage

  • The chef garnished the dish with shaved chocolate.
  • He preferred his ice cream with shaved ice.
  • The furniture was crafted from shaved wood.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น depilado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rasiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะพะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogolony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ƒใฃใŸ (sutta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rasรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afeitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท traลŸ edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด๋„๋œ (myeondodwen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุญูŽู„ู‘ูŽู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oholil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oholil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ƒ้กป็š„ (tรฌxลซ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปั‹ะฝั‹ะฟ ะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (gadach'rili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™raลŸ olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afeitado

Etymology

The word 'shave' originates from the Old English term 'sceafan', which means to remove hair or to scrape. This word itself is linked to the Proto-Germanic '*skawwiz', meaning to cut or scrape. The evolution of the word has seen it transition through Middle English as 'shaven', which referred to the action of shaving hair. Over time, the use of the word has expanded from mainly describing grooming practices to encompass a variety of contexts, such as shaving wood or ice. The development of razors and shaving technology has also affected the cultural significance and practices surrounding shaving, leading to its deeper integration into personal grooming standards across different societies. The verb form remains popular in modern language, with its usage adapted for various contexts, including both personal hygiene and culinary terms.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,638, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.