Definition of shave

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  • shave is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • shave is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • shave is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of shave

  • cut closely (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. trim
  • cut the price of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. knock off
  • the act of removing hair with a razor (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. shaving
  • cut or remove with or as if with a plane (verb)

    Examples

    1. The machine shaved off fine layers from the piece of wood

    Synonyms

    1. plane
  • make shavings of or reduce to shavings (verb)

    Examples

    1. shave the radish
  • remove body hair with a razor (verb)
  • touch the surface of lightly (verb)

    Examples

    1. His back shaved the counter in passing

See definition of shave in Merriam Webster