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To cut off hair, especially with a razor or similar implement
“Maybe I'll just shave on days when I'm going to see Marianne.”
To cut off or remove something from a bigger piece
“The close-fitting sides of the slot act as knives to shave off a thick layer of oil and return it to the oil well without the formation of foam.”
To cut (a thin slice or slices) from the surface of something
“Rub the sharp edge of the blade toward the stone in a curved motion, as if you were trying to shave off a thin slice from the stone.”
To shred, such as by rubbing across a grater
“Shave some Parmesan over the top and add a few grinds of pepper.”
To reduce, typically by a small amount
“Moody's warned that the price cuts could shave profits and hamper the ability of some retailers to pay back their debts.”
To pass or travel close to (something else), missing it narrowly or glancing it slightly
“Monterosso saw his effort just shave the post in a dramatic finish to an otherwise stop-start game.”
To remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
To be frugal or live economically
To shred (usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater
Plural for a quick and fleeting touch
Plural for an act of cutting something in order to neaten it
Plural for an incision made by something sharp
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