shave: Meaning and Definition of

shave

1. to remove a growth of beard with a razor.

1. to remove hair from (the face, legs, etc.) by cutting it off close to the skin with a razor.
2. to cut off (hair, esp. the beard) close to the skin with a razor (often fol. by off or away).
3. to cut or scrape away the surface of with a sharp-edged tool: to shave hides in preparing leather.
4. to reduce to shavings or thin slices: to shave wood.
5. to cut or trim closely: to shave a lawn.
6. to scrape, graze, or come very near to: The car just shaved the garage door.
7. to purchase (a note) at a rate of discount greater than is legal or customary.
8. to reduce or deduct from: The store shaved the price of winter suits in the spring.

1. the act, process, or an instance of shaving or being shaved.
2. a thin slice; shaving.
3. any of various tools for shaving, scraping, removing thin slices, etc.