shaving
word · lemma: shave
/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
SHAY-ving
/ʃˈeɪvɪŋ/
SHAY-ving
Definition
The act or process of removing hair from the face or body using a razor or similar tool. It most often refers to removing facial hair, but can mean other body hair as well.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with 'cream', 'razor', or 'kit' (e.g., 'shaving cream'). Regularly used for facial hair but can apply to legs, underarms, etc. Sometimes used to describe thin layers removed, but that's less common.
Spanish: afeitadoPortuguese (BR): barbearPortuguese (PT): barbearChinese (Simplified): 剃须Chinese (Traditional): 刮鬍Hindi: दाढ़ी बनानाArabic: حلاقةBengali: দাড়ি কামানো - শেভিংRussian: бритьёJapanese: 剃毛 - シェービングVietnamese: cạo lôngKorean: 면도Turkish: tıraşUrdu: حجامت کرنا - منڈاناIndonesian: cukur - mencukur
Example Sentences
He needs shaving every morning before work.
basic
I bought new shaving cream yesterday.
basic
Shaving can make your skin feel smooth.
basic
He forgot his shaving kit at the hotel.
natural
Some people find shaving every day to be a hassle.
natural
I'm running late because my shaving took longer than usual.
natural