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.