Shaved

/ʃeɪvd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
past tense of shave; to remove hair from the surface of the skin using a sharp instrument.
He shaved his beard off for a fresh look.
to reduce the thickness or size of something by cutting or scraping.
She shaved a few seconds off her record time.
to cut away a thin layer from a surface.
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

bald
He looks tough with his shaved head.
to defraud or cheat someone
Don't try to shave me on the price.