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Destitute of, or lacking in, hair
“The bald eagle soared gracefully across the sky, its shaved head glimmering in the sunlight.”
That has been trimmed
Containing a significant or excess amount of liquid or water
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to shred, such as by rubbing across a grater
“Shave some Parmesan over the top and add a few grinds of pepper.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
Past tense for to be frugal or live economically
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