Shave
verb
To remove hair from the body by cutting it close to the skin with a razor.
He shaves his beard every morning.
Often appears as...
- shave off
- shave clean
noun
An act or instance of shaving.
I'll need a quick shave before we go for dinner.
Often appears as...
- close shave
- wet shave
verb
To cut off thin slices or shavings from.
She shaved the cheese thinly over the pasta.
Often appears as...
- shave off
- shave clean
noun
A very close passing, avoiding narrowly.
That was a close shave; the car almost hit us.
Often appears as...
- close shave
- near shave
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To remove hair from the body by cutting it close to the skin with a razor.
He shaves his beard every morning.
Often appears as...
- shave off
- shave clean
noun
An act or instance of shaving.
I'll need a quick shave before we go for dinner.
Often appears as...
- close shave
- wet shave
verb
To cut off thin slices or shavings from.
She shaved the cheese thinly over the pasta.
Often appears as...
- shave off
- shave clean
noun
A very close passing, avoiding narrowly.
That was a close shave; the car almost hit us.
Often appears as...
- close shave
- near shave
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Body Hair Focus
Used when referring to removing hair from face or body, typically with a razor.
After waking up, he went to shave before showering.
Pro Tip 2/3Razor Necessary
Implies the use of a razor or similar tool, not just any cutting device.
She bought a new electric razor to shave her legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Routine Action
Often refers to a regular activity, usually part of someone's daily or weekly grooming routine.
Shaving is part of his morning routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Hair Focus
Used when referring to removing hair from face or body, typically with a razor.
After waking up, he went to shave before showering.
Pro Tip 2/3Razor Necessary
Implies the use of a razor or similar tool, not just any cutting device.
She bought a new electric razor to shave her legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Routine Action
Often refers to a regular activity, usually part of someone's daily or weekly grooming routine.
Shaving is part of his morning routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Body Hair Focus
Used when referring to removing hair from face or body, typically with a razor.
After waking up, he went to shave before showering.
Pro Tip 2/3Razor Necessary
Implies the use of a razor or similar tool, not just any cutting device.
She bought a new electric razor to shave her legs.
Pro Tip 3/3Routine Action
Often refers to a regular activity, usually part of someone's daily or weekly grooming routine.
Shaving is part of his morning routine.
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How to gain control of...
The second thing they assume is that I have lots of tips and tricks for saving bits of time here and there. Sometimes I'll hear from magazines that are doing a story along these lines, generally on how to help their readers find an extra hour in the day. And the idea is that we'll shave bits of time off everyday activities, add it up, and we'll have time for the good stuff.
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And it was the most amazing meeting. You have to imagine -- picture a room -- on one side of the room, you have a bunch of tech geeks; on the other side of the room, you have a bunch of long brown robes, shaved heads, Buddhist monks. And the questions were about the deepest human values, like what does the future of technology look like
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Shaving Foam PIPE...
inside your stuff ingredients first things first these are not shaving cream they're actually shaving foam shaving cream is more like face cream and that deserves its own episode as does shave gel and shave soap but today is all about this guy and the truth is many of you could probably shave your face with
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Beware conflicts of...
on the right side of my face and make me look very symmetric. It sounded interesting. He asked me to go and shave. Let me tell you, this was a strange way to shave, because I thought about it and I realized that the way I was shaving then would be the way I would shave for the rest of my life --
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Chasing the Rare Snow...
I see it. There it is. Now you can shave your beard. I can shave, I can shave now. One of the things that is peculiar to this place is that there are just so many vultures around. But the leopard has to continually protect its prey during the daytime
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Building the Seed...
delight since we have an extra minute here fat perhaps you could tell us a little bit about these seeds which maybe came from the shaved bit of the building these are a few of the tests we did when we were building the structure so there
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Taboo? Scarification PIPE...
considers the tradition a vital step she believes the ritual will please our ancestors spirits and protect Philippe from harm happy because he's only going to cry I can console him Philippe's head has been partially shaved so the
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Coming of Age in the...
People used them to propel great fluffy mounds of shaving cream. And to protect your hair from wind and rain. It was also the propellant that made fire extinguishers and spray paint cans so much fun.
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It's OK to feel...
The stakes of passion say you have to shave your head and move to India and get rid of all your possessions and start up, like -- It's so intense. But curiosity is a very simple, universal experience
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Controlling time through...
and how a hand order could potentially change my entire life moments like that have shaved my perception of a time I'd like to share with you a story from my child
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How to gain control of...
The second thing they assume is that I have lots of tips and tricks for saving bits of time here and there. Sometimes I'll hear from magazines that are doing a story along these lines, generally on how to help their readers find an extra hour in the day. And the idea is that we'll shave bits of time off everyday activities, add it up, and we'll have time for the good stuff.
Video examples
How better tech could...
And it was the most amazing meeting. You have to imagine -- picture a room -- on one side of the room, you have a bunch of tech geeks; on the other side of the room, you have a bunch of long brown robes, shaved heads, Buddhist monks. And the questions were about the deepest human values, like what does the future of technology look like
Video examples
Shaving Foam PIPE...
inside your stuff ingredients first things first these are not shaving cream they're actually shaving foam shaving cream is more like face cream and that deserves its own episode as does shave gel and shave soap but today is all about this guy and the truth is many of you could probably shave your face with
Video examples
Beware conflicts of...
on the right side of my face and make me look very symmetric. It sounded interesting. He asked me to go and shave. Let me tell you, this was a strange way to shave, because I thought about it and I realized that the way I was shaving then would be the way I would shave for the rest of my life --
Video examples
Chasing the Rare Snow...
I see it. There it is. Now you can shave your beard. I can shave, I can shave now. One of the things that is peculiar to this place is that there are just so many vultures around. But the leopard has to continually protect its prey during the daytime
Video examples
Building the Seed...
delight since we have an extra minute here fat perhaps you could tell us a little bit about these seeds which maybe came from the shaved bit of the building these are a few of the tests we did when we were building the structure so there
Video examples
Taboo? Scarification PIPE...
considers the tradition a vital step she believes the ritual will please our ancestors spirits and protect Philippe from harm happy because he's only going to cry I can console him Philippe's head has been partially shaved so the
Video examples
Coming of Age in the...
People used them to propel great fluffy mounds of shaving cream. And to protect your hair from wind and rain. It was also the propellant that made fire extinguishers and spray paint cans so much fun.
Video examples
It's OK to feel...
The stakes of passion say you have to shave your head and move to India and get rid of all your possessions and start up, like -- It's so intense. But curiosity is a very simple, universal experience
Video examples
Controlling time through...
and how a hand order could potentially change my entire life moments like that have shaved my perception of a time I'd like to share with you a story from my child
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Adam Scott
American Actor
I like having a beard. What's funny is when you shave a beard, you realize how freezing cold your face is! The primary purpose evolution-wise is to keep you warm, to grow hair on your face. You shave it off, and your face is freezing for a few days.
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John Madden
American Entertainer
Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave.
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Angela Rayner
British Politician
My mum didn't understand that education was an important thing. She couldn't do my homework with me. I was helping her read stuff. She once brought shaving soap thinking it was whipped cream.
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Teri Polo
American Actress
I once said to someone, 'If I could shave my head and wear no makeup and get a part just on my talent, I would be the happiest person in the world.
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Vincent Cassel
French Actor
The first important movie that I did, I shaved my head for the movie. When the hair grew back, I had white hair for the first time in my life.
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Mike Weir
Canadian Athlete
Anything over-handed, I do left-handed. Like throwing a ball or serving in tennis. Otherwise, right-handed, like writing and shaving.
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Bill Kaulitz
German Musician
You don't want other people to tell you what to do your whole life. And if you feel like shaving your hair off, then you just do it.
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Gedde Watanabe
American Actor
I did a film a long time ago with a shaved head and I had the ugliest looking head in the world.
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Bai Ling
Chinese Actress
Every woman should shave her head once in her life, to experience what it feels like.
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Henry Ford
American Businessman
Competition is the keen cutting edge of business, always shaving away at costs.
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Adam Scott
American Actor
I like having a beard. What's funny is when you shave a beard, you realize how freezing cold your face is! The primary purpose evolution-wise is to keep you warm, to grow hair on your face. You shave it off, and your face is freezing for a few days.
Quote examples
John Madden
American Entertainer
Discipline is knowing what you're supposed to do and doing it as best you can... On third down and short yardage, the Raiders don't jump offside. That's discipline - not a coat and tie, not a clean shave.
Quote examples
Angela Rayner
British Politician
My mum didn't understand that education was an important thing. She couldn't do my homework with me. I was helping her read stuff. She once brought shaving soap thinking it was whipped cream.
Quote examples
Teri Polo
American Actress
I once said to someone, 'If I could shave my head and wear no makeup and get a part just on my talent, I would be the happiest person in the world.
Quote examples
Vincent Cassel
French Actor
The first important movie that I did, I shaved my head for the movie. When the hair grew back, I had white hair for the first time in my life.
Quote examples
Mike Weir
Canadian Athlete
Anything over-handed, I do left-handed. Like throwing a ball or serving in tennis. Otherwise, right-handed, like writing and shaving.
Quote examples
Bill Kaulitz
German Musician
You don't want other people to tell you what to do your whole life. And if you feel like shaving your hair off, then you just do it.
Quote examples
Gedde Watanabe
American Actor
I did a film a long time ago with a shaved head and I had the ugliest looking head in the world.
Quote examples
Bai Ling
Chinese Actress
Every woman should shave her head once in her life, to experience what it feels like.
Quote examples
Henry Ford
American Businessman
Competition is the keen cutting edge of business, always shaving away at costs.
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