shaving (n.)

  1. the act of removing hair with a razor

    [ Syn: shave ]

  2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

    [ Syn: paring , sliver ]

  3. the act of brushing against while passing

    [ Syn: grazing , skimming ]

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