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shaving Definition

shav·ing (s̸hāviŋ)

noun

  1. the action of a person or thing that shaves
  2. something shaved off, esp. a thin slice of wood or metal

shaving Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • avoid: If you use wood shavings they must be dust-free and you should avoid cedar shavings as they can cause health problems.
  • stop: The trouble is where do you stop shaving, just above the knee or halfway up the thigh?
  • start: Asked how he might celebrate, Mathias replied: " I'll start shaving, I guess.
  • include: The Guru said it should grow naturally for men includes not shaving.

Adjective modifier

  • parmesan: Transfer to a warm serving bowl and cover with the parmesan shavings.
  • wet: John also has an electric razor as wet shaving was becoming hazardous.
  • fine: This will produce fine shavings at first that will collect at the end, this is your tinder.
  • few: Resin being waterproof means a few shavings are easily ignited, even in the rain.

Modifies a noun

  • foam: I could even see a can of shaving foam through the window.
  • brush: You've not been using my shaving brush, have you?
  • gel: A shaving gel that contains natural botanical extracts for a smooth close clean shave.
  • lotion: Helen: When my grandfather died, he left me his shaving lotion bottle collection.
  • cream: Massage your shaving cream into the area to be shaved.
  • rash: To avoid shaving rash use a shaving product for sensitive skin that has extra lubrication.

Noun used with modifier

  • Parmesan: Spoon the sauce on top of the pasta and garnish with Parmesan shavings and chopped chives.
  • cedar: Many of the queries have been from the US and concern cedar shavings.
  • wood: Wood shavings should be used for the floor of the hutch or cage.
  • pencil: Beside the very big pencil shaving was a very small pencil.
  • pine: However, there seem to be studies that show that pine shavings are not good for the health of our rodents.
  • chocolate: Top each portion with whipped cream, shortbread and chocolate shavings.
shaving Quotes

Experience has taught me, when I am shaving of a morning, to keep watch over my thoughts, because, if a line of poetry strays into my memory, my skin bristles so that the razor ceases to act. 416

—Housman, A(lfred) E(dward)

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