shaving

/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

Other forms: shavings

Definitions of shaving

1. noun

   a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
   synonyms: paring, sliver

   types:

   splint

   a thin sliver of wood

   turning

   a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe

   type of:

   fragment

   a piece broken off or cut off of something else
2. noun

   the act of removing hair with a razor
   synonyms: shave

   types:

   tonsure

   shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order

   type of:

   depilation, epilation

   the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
3. noun

   the act of brushing against while passing
   synonyms: grazing, skimming

   type of:

   touch, touching

   the act of putting two things together with no space between them