shave
Translation
to shave
Examples
He shaves his face every morning.
He shaves his face every morning.
The carpenter shaved the wood to make it smooth.
The carpenter shaved the wood to make it smooth.
She shaved a few dollars off the price.
She shaved a few dollars off the price.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cut hair from (a part of the body) He shaves his face every morning.
((sth.)) ((off sth.)) to reduce (sth.) by a small amount She shaved a few dollars off the price.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trim, pare, scrape
Etymology
From Old English *sceafan* 'to scrape, polish'.
Memory Tips
Think of a shaver, the tool you use to shave.