shaving
verb/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #6,693 most common English word
Meaning
the act of cutting hair close to the skin with a razor
Example sentence
He cut himself while shaving in the bathroom this morning.
Synonyms & related words
- grooming
- trimming
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