shaving

American  

[shey-ving] / ˈʃeɪ vɪŋ /

noun

1. Often shavings. a very thin piece or slice, especially of wood.

2. the act of a person or thing that shaves.

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shaving British  

/ ˈʃeɪvɪŋ /

noun

1. a thin paring or slice, esp of wood, that has been shaved from something

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1. used when shaving the face, etc

   shaving cream

Etymology

Origin of shaving

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; shave, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Storage locations, which include peak shaving facilities, underground gas storage sites, and petroleum product terminals, have over 6 million nearby residents.

From Science Daily

The shutdown, which began at the start of October, is now disrupting air travel and raising concerns that it could strain consumers as the holiday season approaches, while shaving growth off the economy.

From MarketWatch

The inception of ObamaCare offered an enticing target for cost shaving: retiree health coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal

But shaving your beard and dyeing your hair wouldn’t buy enough time to clear your name in the TikTok era.

From The Wall Street Journal

She made headlines with incidents like shaving her head and hitting a photographer's car with an umbrella.

From BBC

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