Synonyms for

Shavings

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

Definition

Pieces cut or shaved off from a hard material like wood or metal.

Synonyms & similar words

grazing paring shaving plane trim shave knockoff sliver skimming chips scrapings cuttings shreds fragments splinters slivers flakes bits pieces scraps junk debris waste remains residues leftovers offcuts parings clippings

Example sentences

  1. The pile of shavings was as big as a mountain.
  2. The boy made a toy car out of wood shavings.
  3. The barber used a razor to create shavings from the man's beard.
  4. I found metal shavings in the oil pan of my car.
  5. The artist used pencil shavings to create a unique painting.

Quotes

  • "I loved the smell of wood shavings and sawdust in my dad's workshop."
  • "When life gives you wood shavings, make something beautiful."
  • "It's the little things that make life beautiful, like the curl of a wood shaving."

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