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To push roughly
“Liz placed both of her hands on his shoulders and tried to shove him away, but failed miserably.”
To place or throw something (somewhere) in a haphazard manner
“Just shove your shoes in the corner by the entrance.”
To push, especially roughly or with force
“I would shove my hand into his chest repeatedly, hoping he would realize I wasn't interested.”
To pack or fill very tightly
To move something heavy by force
To position or place something in a particular place or spot
To push from below
To move very slowly (towards something)
To engage in carnal activity
To send (usually someone) to the ground
To leave or exit
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
A strong push
“I gave him a little shove on the shoulders to remind him I was still there.”
A push from below
Something that arouses activity or action in someone or something
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