Shaver: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaver

 

[ หˆสƒeษชvษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electric device

A shaver is a small electrical device with a sharp blade or blades, used to shave off unwanted hair.

Synonyms

clipper, razor, trimmer.

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Word Description / Examples
shaver

Used for referring to an electric device primarily meant for shaving facial hair. Often used in casual contexts or product descriptions.

  • I need to buy a new shaver for my trips.
  • Electric shavers are very convenient for a quick shave.
razor

Usually a manual tool with a blade for shaving hair closely to the skin. Often discussed in the context of personal grooming and shaving products, sometimes associated with a closer shave.

  • I prefer using a razor for a clean shave.
  • He accidentally cut himself with a razor.
trimmer

A versatile device used for trimming hair but not for a close shave. Commonly referenced in the context of grooming beards and maintaining hair length.

  • I use a trimmer to keep my beard in shape.
  • Trimmers are great for maintaining a neat hairstyle.
clipper

Typically refers to a handheld device used for cutting hair. Commonly mentioned in discussions about haircuts or grooming tools for both humans and pets.

  • The barber used clippers to give him a fresh haircut.
  • I bought a new set of clippers for grooming my dog.

Examples of usage

  • He uses a shaver to trim his beard.
  • She bought a new shaver for her legs.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A shaver is a person, especially a young boy, who is cheeky or mischievous.

Synonyms

rascal, scamp, troublemaker.

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shaver

Used informally to refer to a child, particularly focusing on being young or small. It can be used in a nostalgic or endearing way.

  • He's just a little shaver, still learning the ropes.
  • Back when I was a young shaver, we used to play outside all day.
rascal

Refers to someone, often a child or an adult in a playful context, who is mischievous or playful in a humorous and slightly disobedient way.

  • You little rascal! Give me back my hat.
  • He's a lovable rascal, always finding ways to make us laugh.
scamp

Typically used to describe a child who is mischievous or playful, often in a way that is seen as charming rather than upsetting.

  • You playful scamp, always getting into trouble!
  • That little scamp managed to sneak an extra cookie.
troublemaker

Describes someone, child or adult, who causes problems or disruptions. This term can carry a negative connotation, indicating irritation or disapproval.

  • The teacher had to send the troublemaker to the principal's office.
  • Watch out for that troublemaker; he likes to stir things up.

Examples of usage

  • That little shaver always has a twinkle in his eye.
  • The young shaver played a prank on his sister.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barbeador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคœเคผเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rasierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencukur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะธั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ golarka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚งใƒผใƒใƒผ (shฤ“bฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rasoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afeitadora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑraลŸ makinesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด๋„๊ธฐ (myeondogi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงูƒูŠู†ุฉ ุญู„ุงู‚ุฉ (makinat halaka)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ holicรญ strojek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ holiaci strojฤek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ƒ้กปๅˆ€ (tรฌxลซdฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brivnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakvรฉl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ั‹ะฝัƒ ะฐะฟะฟะฐั€ะฐั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜ (samkapi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผlgรผc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rasuradora

Etymology

The word 'shaver' originated in the 16th century in English and was initially used to refer to a person who shaves or a tool for shaving. Over time, it evolved to also mean a cheeky or mischievous person, particularly a young boy. The term is still commonly used today in both contexts.

See also: shavers, shaving, shavings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,638 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.