Shavings Meaning in English
word · lemma: shaving
Definition
Thin small pieces removed from a material, usually wood, metal, or another solid, often by cutting, scraping, or shaving. Often used to describe waste pieces created during woodworking or sharpening.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the plural form. Common collocations are 'wood shavings', 'metal shavings', and 'pencil shavings'. Refers specifically to the thin, curled pieces left after shaving or scraping a surface.
Example Sentences
He swept up the wood shavings after making the chair.
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The sharpener is full of pencil shavings.
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There were metal shavings on the floor of the workshop.
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Don’t throw those wood shavings away; they make great fire starters!
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I emptied all the pencil shavings from my sharpener into the trash.
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Metal shavings can be dangerous if they get into your eyes—always wear safety glasses.
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