shaving
noun
Often shavings. a very thin piece or slice, especially of wood.
shavings
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pluralof shaving.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The toasted sourdough crumbles, more ice shavings than proper pucks, also lowered the score.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
They also reportedly have dispensers for chaff -- metal shavings that distract radar-guided missiles -- and flares that blind heat-seeking missiles.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
An audit by the FAA also confirmed that metal shavings were present beneath the floors of a number of aircraft.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
A dank, earthy odor hung in the air, as if mounds of fresh pencil shavings had been scattered over a newly excavated farm plot.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
Kelly, George’s best friend, wore her hair in braids and smelled like oranges and pencil shavings.
From "George" by Alex Gino
