shave

Definitions

• (transitive) To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
• (transitive) To cut anything in this fashion.
• (intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
• (transitive) To cut finely, as with slices of meat.
• To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.
• To reduce in size or weight.
• (archaic) To be hard and severe in a bargain with; to practice extortion on; to cheat.
• (US) To buy (a note) at a discount greater than the legal rate of interest, or to deduct in discounting it more than the legal rate allows.