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shaving
noun
: a very thin piece removed from something with a sharp tool
Full Definition of SHAVING
1
: the act of one that shaves
2
: something shaved off <wood shavings>
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First Known Use of SHAVING
14th century
SHAVING Defined for Kids
shaving
noun shav·ing \ˈshā-viŋ\
Definition of SHAVING for Kids
: a thin slice or strip sliced or trimmed off with a cutting tool <wood shavings>
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