Shave off

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phrasal verb

To cut something close to the surface.

He decided to shave off his beard.
Visual representation of "shave off" - To cut something close to the surface.

Often appears as...

  • shave off beard
  • shave off hair
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Literal Shaving

Refers to actually removing hair with a razor or similar tool, often used literally.

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Tom had to shave off his beard for the new job.
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Physical Closeness

Emphasizes the closeness of the cutting to the surface, usually leaving very little behind.

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The carpenter had to shave off a millimeter from the door edge.
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Facial Hair Focus

Commonly used in reference to facial hair — beards, mustaches.

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She preferred him with a clean-shaven face, so he shaved off his stubble.
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