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Definition of shaved - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
hair removalhaving had hair or stubble cut close to the skin
- He touched his shaved chin thoughtfully..
2.
objectshaving a surface layer removed closely
- The table had a shaved surface for a smooth finish.
Expressions with shaved
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dessert made with finely crushed ice and syrup
I enjoyed a bowl of shaved ice at the fair.
Origin of shaved
Old English, sceafan (to scrape)
Terms with shaved included in their meaning
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facial hair
not having shaved or been shaven recently
beverages
flavored shaved ice served as a drink
grooming
recently shaved for a neat appearance
fashion
hairstyle with shaved sides and a central strip of hair
hair
having a Mohawk hairstyle with shaved sides
grooming
having a surface trimmed or shaved
hair
style of haircut very short or shaved, typical of this group
hair
hairstyle where the sides and back are cut very short or shaved
fashion
hairstyle with shaved sides and a strip of hair in the middle
hair
haircut with both sides shaved and a strip left in the middle
shaved head
person with a shaved head, often associated with certain subcultures
hair
very short haircut with the sides shaved
fashion
person with a punk hairstyle with shaved sides
hair
hairstyle that gives a shaved look
food
puerto rican dessert of shaved ice and syrup
grooming
cut or shaved with a razor
grooming
able to be shaved smoothly or easily
grooming
able to be shaved without difficulty
religion
clergyman with a shaved head
food
Middle Eastern wrap with shaved meat and vegetables
hair
hairstyle with one side shaved or cut short
grooming
having facial hair closely shaved
hairstyle
having a bald spot either shaved or natural
religion
having the crown of the head shaved for religious reasons
Examples of shaved in a sentence
The barber gave him a perfectly shaved look. The shaved wood felt smooth to the touch. She admired the shaved ice sculpture.
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- French:rasé, raboté, ...
- German:rasiert, abgeschabt, ...
- Italian:rasato, ...
- Spanish:afeitado, pulido, ...
- Portuguese:rapado, raspado, ...
- Chinese:剃光的, 刨光的, ...
- Japanese:剃った, 削られた, ...
- Arabic:مَحْلُوق, ...
- Hebrew:מְגֻלָּח, ...
- Russian:выбритый, соструганный, ...
- Ukrainian:поголений, згладжений, ...
- Hindi:मुँडा हुआ, मुलायम, ...
Definition of shave - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hair removalremove hair from the body using a razor
- He shaves his beard every morning.
2.
small reductionreduce something by a small amount
- They shaved ten minutes off the travel time.
3.
thin slicingcut thin slices from a material
- She shaved the wood to make it smooth.
4.
carpentryremove a thin layer from something
- She shaved some chocolate on the cake for decoration..
5.
light touchtr./intr. skim or touch lightly in passingtr./intr.
- The bird shaved the water's surface.
Noun
1.
hair removalinstance of removing hair with a razor
- He had a quick shave before the meeting.
2.
thin sliceUS amount of something removed thinlyUS
- A close shave with the knife left a thin slice of cheese..
3.
toolsTECH. hand tool with a sharp blade for woodworkingTECH.
- He used a shave to smooth the wood.
4.
financial termDated US exorbitant discount on a noteDated US
- The banker offered a shave on the loan.
Images of shave
hand tool with a sharp blade for woodworking
Expressions with shave
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remove hair or a thin layer
He decided to shave off his beard.
achieving something by a narrow margin
Winning the game was a close shave.
cut hair very short
The barber will shave it close for a cleaner look.
reduce time taken to do something
He managed to shave seconds off his running time.
seven-note riff used for comic effect
The band ended the song with a shave and a haircut.
to slightly alter the facts
He tends to shave the truth to make his stories more interesting.
cream used to soften hair for shaving
He applied shave cream before using the razor.
foamy substance for softening hair during shaving
He applied shave foam before using the razor.
situation where someone almost gets hurt or in trouble
That was a near shave on the highway!
hairstyle that gives a shaved look
He chose a permanent shave for a sleek appearance.
plant with jointed stems used in herbal medicine
Shave grass is often used in herbal teas.
Origin of shave
Old English, sceafan (to scrape)
Examples of shave in a sentence
She shaves her legs before going to the beach. They shaved a few dollars off the price. We need to shave some time off the schedule. He shaved the cheese for the pasta dish. The chef shaved truffles over the gourmet meal. He shaved a bit of wood off the door to make it fit.
The chef shaved truffles over the pasta. The ball shaved the edge of the post. A branch shaved the roof as the truck passed. A clean shave can boost your confidence. He enjoys a close shave every morning. He added a shave of truffle to the dish. A shave of wood was enough to fix the uneven surface. The craftsman selected a shave for the task. A shave is essential for detailed woodwork. He accepted a shave to close the deal. The investor demanded a shave on the bond.
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- French:se raser, rasage, ...
- German:rasieren, Rasur, ...
- Italian:radersi, rasatura, ...
- Spanish:afeitarse, afeitado, ...
- Portuguese:barbear, aparas, ...
- Chinese:刮, 剃须, ...
- Japanese:剃る, ひげ剃り, ...
- Arabic:حَلَقَ, حِلَاقَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְגַלֵּחַ, גִּלּוּחַ, ...
- Russian:брить, бритьё, ...
- Ukrainian:голити, гоління, ...
- Hindi:दाढ़ी बनाना, शेव, ...
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