shavings
- plural of shaving.
Example Sentences
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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
The French-infused menu on a recent visit included individually plated potato ravioli served with a mushroom half glaze and black-truffle shavings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 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
The soap has also caught the attention of Michelin star chefs in London where they have been adding shavings to the food.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
Tree-ear swept the shavings into his palm, then threw them into the river.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
