shave
//ʃeɪv//
Verb
shaveInfinitive
shavePresent tense
shavedPast tense
shavedPast participle
shavingPresent participle
shavesThird-person singular
1
To remove hair from the face or body by cutting it close to the skin with a razor or similar tool.
He shaves his face every morning before work.
2
To cut or scrape a thin layer from the surface of something.
He shaved a thin layer of wood from the board.
3
To reduce something by a small amount.
The company shaved costs by reducing staff.
Noun
1
The act or process of shaving hair from the face or body.
I need a shave before the job interview.
2
A thin slice or strip cut from something.
He added a few shaves of chocolate on top of the cake.