Meaning & Definition of word "Shaved"
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Shaved
/ʃeɪvd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of shave; to remove hair from the surface of the skin using a sharp instrument.
- Example: He shaved his beard off for a fresh look.
- 2. to reduce the thickness or size of something by cutting or scraping.
- Example: She shaved a few seconds off her record time.
- 3. to cut away a thin layer from a surface.
- Example: He shaved the edges of the wood to make it smoother.
Etymology
Old English 'sceafan', meaning to cut or scrape.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shaved head:
a head from which hair has been completely shaved.
shaved ice:
a type of dessert made from finely shaved ice and flavored syrup.
Related Words
shave:
to remove hair using a razor.
shaver:
a device used for shaving.
Slang Meanings of shaved
Meaning: bald
Example Sentence: He looks tough with his shaved head.
Meaning: to defraud or cheat someone
Example Sentence: Don't try to shave me on the price.