Definition of shave

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Shave (v. t.) The act of passing very near to, so as almost to graze; as, the bullet missed by a close shave..

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Shaver :: Shaver (n.) One who fleeces; a pillager; a plunderer.
Barb :: Barb (v. t.) To shave or dress the beard of.
Barber :: Barber (n.) One whose occupation it is to shave or trim the beard, and to cut and dress the hair of his patrons..
Pare :: Pare (v. t.) To cut off, or shave off, the superficial substance or extremities of; as, to pare an apple; to pare a horse's hoof..
Poll :: Poll (v. t.) To cut or shave smooth or even; to cut in a straight line without indentation; as, a polled deed. See Dee/ poll..
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) A premium paid for an extension of the time of delivery or payment, or for the right to vary a stock contract in any particular..
Shaver :: Shaver (n.) One who is close in bargains; a sharper.
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) A hand tool consisting of a sharp blade with a handle at each end; a drawing knife; a spokeshave.
Barber :: Barber (v. t.) To shave and dress the beard or hair of.
Shaver :: Shaver (n.) One who shaves; one whose occupation is to shave.
Shaveling :: Shaveling (n.) A man shaved; hence, a monk, or other religious; -- used in contempt..
Unbarbed :: Unbarbed (a.) Not shaven.
Shaved :: Shaved (imp.) of Shav.
Skive :: Skive (v. t.) To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) The act of passing very near to, so as almost to graze; as, the bullet missed by a close shave..
Shave :: Shave (v. i.) To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat..
Inshave :: Inshave (n.) A plane for shaving or dressing the concave or inside faces of barrel staves.
Bearer :: Bearer (n.) A strip of reglet or other furniture to bear off the impression from a blank page; also, a type or type-high piece of metal interspersed in blank parts to support the plate when it is shaved..
Unrazored :: Unrazored (a.) Not shaven.
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing..
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