shaving

(noun) the act of removing hair with a razor. Synonyms: shave.

(noun) a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something. Synonyms: paring, sliver.

(noun) the act of brushing against while passing. Synonyms: grazing, skimming.

(verb) remove body hair with a razor. Synonyms: shave.

(verb) cut closely. Synonyms: shave, trim. Example: "Trim my beard."

(verb) cut the price of. Synonyms: shave, knock off.

(verb) cut or remove with or as if with a plane. Synonyms: plane, shave. Example: "The machine shaved off fine layers from the piece of wood."

(verb) make shavings of or reduce to shavings. Synonyms: shave. Example: "Shave the radish."

(verb) touch the surface of lightly. Synonyms: shave. Example: "His back shaved the counter in passing."