shave

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove hair from a part of the body by cutting it off with a razor, especially the face or under the arms.

  - "He shaves every morning."
  - "After shaving, he applies aftershave."
  - "The barber shaves his customers."

• Verb

  To reduce or make smaller by cutting off or removing superfluous parts.

  - "The company had to shave its expenses to remain profitable."
  - "The artist shaved the marble statue to create a more refined figure."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃeɪv/
   
   
   
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2. /ʃeɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shave
ave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of shave that leads to same result
shave , shaved , shaven , shaves , shaving , close shave , close shaves

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Forms

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shaves, shaved, shaving

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Etymology

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Old English seofan 'to serve'; related to seofon 'seven' (because shaving seven times a week was considered ideal).

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the fastest shave is held by Nick Shackell, who shaved 1 minute and 20 seconds.

2. In ancient Egypt, shaving was a sign of mourning.

3. The first safety razor was invented in 1880 by King C. Gillette.

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Related Concepts

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1. Razor: A tool used to shave, typically consisting of a sharp blade mounted in a handle.

2. Aftershave: A fragrance or lotion applied to the skin after shaving to soothe irritation and provide a pleasant scent.

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Culture

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Shaving has been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. In ancient civilizations, shaving was a sign of cleanliness and hygiene. In modern times, shaving has become a daily routine for many people, particularly men. Shaving is also used as a symbol in literature and art, such as in the famous painting 'The Old Guardsman' by Jean-Léon Gérôme.

How to Memorize "shave"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man holding a razor and shaving his face in front of a mirror.
   - Visualize the process of shaving step by step: applying shaving cream, making long strokes with the razor, rinsing the face, and applying aftershave.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shave' with the sensation of a cool, smooth face after shaving.
   - Think of the sound of a razor gliding across the skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Seven days a week, I shave, to look sharp and neat' to help memorize the meaning of 'shave'.

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