shaving

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing unwanted hair from the body using a sharp instrument or cream.

  - "He goes shaving every morning."
  - "She started shaving her legs when she turned 18."

• Noun

  The implements and preparations for this process.

  - "He forgot his shaving kit at home."
  - "The barber gave him a close shave."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shaving
ave , gave , grave , rave , save , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of shaving that leads to same result
shaving , shavings , shave , shaved , shaven , shaves , shaving cream , shaving foam , point-shaving , point-shavings

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Forms

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shaves, shaving, shaved

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Etymology

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Old English scavean, from scaban 'to rub, scrape'. Related to German schaben 'to rub' and Dutch schaven.

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Trivia

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1. The first safety razor was patented in 1880 by King C. Gillette.

2. Women started shaving their legs in the early 20th century as a fashion trend.

3. Shaving is the most common method of hair removal worldwide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Razor: A sharp instrument used for shaving.

2. Shaving Cream: A foamy substance applied to the skin before shaving to protect it from the razor.

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Culture

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Shaving has been a significant part of human hygiene and grooming since ancient times. It is often associated with the start of the day, signifying a fresh beginning. In literature, shaving is used as a metaphor for starting anew, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. Shaving also has cultural significance in various religions and rituals.

How to Memorize "shaving"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a mirror, holding a razor and shaving cream. Visualize the process of applying the cream, lathering the razor, and making long strokes on the face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shaving' with the feeling of a cool, refreshing morning, or with the start of a new day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'shaving' as 'She Has A Very Valuable Ingredient Vital Everyday'.

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