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SHAVES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Shaves.

Shaves - as a noun

The act of removing hair with a razor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shaving14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depilation13epilation11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shaves - as a verb

Remove body hair with a razor

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
groom8neaten6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut closely

Example: "Trim my beard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trim6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut the price of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knock off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring downcut5cut backcut downreduce9trim6trim backtrim down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut or remove with or as if with a plane

Example: "The machine shaved off fine layers from the piece of wood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plane7

Make shavings of or reduce to shavings

Example: "Shave the radish"

Touch the surface of lightly

Example: "His back shaved the counter in passing"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crease8graze15rake8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He shaves his beard every morning."
"She shaves her legs before going to the beach."
"My grandfather shaves with a straight razor."
"The barber shaves his customers with precision."
"He shaves off his mustache for Movember."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shaves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHAVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shaves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SHAVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shaves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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