Synonyms for

Shaving

Verb / ˈʃeɪvɪŋ / Another word for shaving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action of cutting hair close to the skin with a sharp blade or electric razor

Synonyms & similar words

sliver grazing plane trim skimming shave paring knockoff trimming cutting razoring shearing clipping paring cropping barbering paring

Synonyms by register

Formal

paring trimming paring down reduction

Informal

scrapings bits peelings trimmings

Literary

filings parings shreds

Antonyms

growth accumulation addition increase buildup

Common collocations

  • face shaving
  • hair shaving
  • wood shaving
  • close shaving
  • electric shaver shaving
  • safety razor shaving
  • shaving cream
  • shaving brush

Word family

noun shaving
verb shave
adjective shaven

Usage note

The word 'shaving' can refer to the act of removing hair or to the small pieces removed. In the context of wood, it refers to thin strips.

Example sentences

  1. I need to do some shaving before going to the party.
  2. My dad uses an electric razor for shaving.
  3. Shaving cream helps to protect the skin while shaving.
  4. I accidentally cut myself while shaving this morning.
  5. He has a lot of experience with shaving his beard.

Quotes

  • Life is too short to have a long beard. If you're shaving, you're not growing. - Gordon Miller
  • A man may be hairy, but he is not happy about it. - Mignon McLaughlin
  • The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. - Mark Twain

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