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  • present participle of shave.
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shaving

[shey-ving] / ˈʃeɪ vɪŋ /








NOUN
splinter
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Shaving facial hair dates as far back as the Sumerians and Egyptians, who used razors made of copper or bronze.

From National Geographic • Nov. 7, 2023

Shaving her head had been a hurdle she had not even been able to think or speak about, she said.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

Shaving 12% of games from the schedule would, in theory, shave 12% of revenue opportunities.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

Shaving creams soften the hair, hydrate the skin and provide lubrication and protection from the razor’s edge.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

Shaving will be supervised by an attendant every day after breakfast.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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