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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 down provides many of those same benefits, even if it’s mostly in a swimmer’s head.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

Think of it this way: Shaving with a five-blade is like shaving the same spot five times.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

The Yardley Shaving Lotion men looked cool and rich.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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