Definition of shave

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of shave is as below...

Shave (v. i.) To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat..

Lern More About Shave

Pare :: Pare (v. t.) To cut off, or shave off, the superficial substance or extremities of; as, to pare an apple; to pare a horse's hoof..
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) The act of passing very near to, so as almost to graze; as, the bullet missed by a close shave..
Shave :: Shave () obs. p. p. of Shave.
Tonsured :: Tonsured (a.) Having the tonsure; shaven; shorn; clipped; hence, bald..
Shaveling :: Shaveling (n.) A man shaved; hence, a monk, or other religious; -- used in contempt..
Razorable :: Razorable (a.) Ready for the razor; fit to be shaved.
Unbarbed :: Unbarbed (a.) Not shaven.
Drawknife :: Drawknife (n.) A joiner's tool having a blade with a handle at each end, used to shave off surfaces, by drawing it toward one; a shave; -- called also drawshave, and drawing shave..
Plough :: Plough (v. t.) To trim, or shave off the edges of, as a book or paper, with a plow. See Plow, n., 5..
Drawshave :: Drawshave (n.) See Drawing knife.
Barber :: Barber (v. t.) To shave and dress the beard or hair of.
Barb :: Barb (v. t.) To shave or dress the beard of.
Spokesmen :: Spokeshave (n.) A kind of drawing knife or planing tool for dressing the spokes of wheels, the shells of blocks, and other curved work..
Shaver :: Shaver (n.) A tool or machine for shaving.
Skive :: Skive (v. t.) To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) A hand tool consisting of a sharp blade with a handle at each end; a drawing knife; a spokeshave.
Shaver :: Shaver (n.) One who fleeces; a pillager; a plunderer.
Shaved :: Shaved (imp.) of Shav.
Tonsure :: Tonsure (n.) The shaven corona, or crown, which priests wear as a mark of their order and of their rank..
Barber :: Barber (n.) One whose occupation it is to shave or trim the beard, and to cut and dress the hair of his patrons..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us