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shave

/ʃeɪv/ verb · British & US
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What does shave mean?

verb

To remove the hair from (a person's face or body) using a razor, or to cut something down to a smooth surface. To remove the outer layer of something, such as a tree or a piece of wood.

Example

"She decided to shave her legs before the beach vacation."

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