Shaving

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of shaving

noun the act of removing hair from the body, typically using a razor or other sharp tool

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new shaving cream.

A2 She cut herself while shaving her legs.

B1 Regular shaving can help prevent ingrown hairs.

B2 He prefers using a straight razor for shaving.

C1 The art of traditional shaving involves using a brush and soap.

C2 She decided to try laser hair removal instead of traditional shaving methods.

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

formal He meticulously followed a shaving routine every morning before work.

informal I'm running late because I spent too much time shaving in the shower.

slang I need to grab some shaving cream before I can clean up this scruff.

figurative Shaving off unnecessary expenses helped streamline the budget.

Grammatical Forms of shaving

• past tense: shaved
• plural: shavings
• comparative: more shaving
• superlative: most shaving
• present tense: shaves
• future tense: will shave
• perfect tense: have shaved
• continuous tense: is shaving
• singular: shaving
• positive degree: shave
• infinitive: to shave
• gerund: shaving
• participle: shaved

Origin and Evolution of shaving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shaving' originated from the Old English word 'sceafan' which means to scrape or shave off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shaving' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of removing hair from the body using a sharp tool such as a razor or blade.