shave

B1
Pronunciation
/ʃeɪv/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An instance of shaving.

Example Sentences
  • I instructed the barber to give me a shave.
2 Definition

A thin slice; a shaving.

3 Definition

An exorbitant discount on a note.

4 Definition

A premium paid for an extension of the time of delivery or payment, or for the right to vary a stock contract in any particular.

5 Definition

A hand tool consisting of a sharp blade with a handle at each end; a spokeshave.

6 Definition

A narrow miss or escape; a close shave.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.

2 Definition

To cut anything in this fashion.

Example Sentences
  • The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green.
3 Definition

To remove hair from one's face by this means.

Example Sentences
  • I had little time to shave this morning.
4 Definition

To cut finely, as with slices of meat.

5 Definition

To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.

6 Definition

To reduce in size or weight.

7 Definition

To be hard and severe in a bargain with; to practice extortion on; to cheat.

8 Definition

To buy (a note) at a discount greater than the legal rate of interest, or to deduct in discounting it more than the legal rate allows.