shaver
Americannoun
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a person or thing that shaves.
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an electric razor.
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Informal. a small boy; youngster.
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a fellow.
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a person who makes close bargains or is extortionate.
noun
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a person or thing that shaves
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Also called: electric razor. electric shaver. an electrically powered implement for shaving, having reciprocating or rotating blades behind a fine metal comb or pierced foil
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informal a youngster, esp a young boy
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obsolete a person who makes hard or extortionate bargains
Etymology
Origin of shaver
1375–1425; late Middle English; see shave, -er 1; compare chip off the old block
Example Sentences
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In the meantime, Havens’ lawyer, Laura Shaver, succeeded in bringing his case up for hearing at the Washington State Clemency Board.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
“What is more foundational to what we do as colleges and universities than offering courses to students so they can graduate?” asked Tom Shaver, founder and chief executive of Ad Astra.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025
James Rivard, also were withheld from the trial, Shaver argued.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023
I started writing some songs, and this man named Billy Joe Shaver, who I was working for at the time, told me that they were good.
From Salon • May 21, 2023
Little Shaver was so pleased by this friendly demonstration that he threw up his arms in an effort to embrace The Hopper.
From A Reversible Santa Claus by Nicholson, Meredith
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