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It's kind of a tradition that you get a rookie, put him in the middle, wrap your arms and legs around him, then douse him with everything you can get a hold of - shaving cream, ketchup, mustard, everything. It's kind of like a pie in the face after a guy is successful.
Gary Carter

Meaning of "shaving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHAVING

shaving  [ˈʃeɪvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHAVING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shaving is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHAVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shaving

Shaving

Shaving is the removal of hair, by using a razor or any other kind of bladed implement, to slice it down—to the level of the skin or otherwise. Shaving is most commonly practiced by men to remove their facial hair and by women to remove their leg and underarm hair. A man is called clean-shaven if he has had his beard entirely removed. Both men and women sometimes shave their chest hair, abdominal hair, leg hair, underarm hair, pubic hair or any other bodily hair. Head shaving is much more common among men. It is often associated with religious practice, the armed forces and some competitive sports such as swimming, running and extreme sports. Historically, head shaving has also been used to humiliate, punish and show submission to an authority, and also as part of a fund-raising efforts, particularly for cancer research organizations and charitable organizations which serve cancer patients. The shaving of head hair is also sometimes done by cancer patients when their treatment may result in partial hair loss.

Definition of shaving in the English dictionary

The definition of shaving in the dictionary is a thin paring or slice, esp of wood, that has been shaved from something. Other definition of shaving is used when shaving the face, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHAVING


caving
ˈkeɪvɪŋ
craving
ˈkreɪvɪŋ
diving
ˈdaɪvɪŋ
driving
ˈdraɪvɪŋ
energy-saving
ˈɛnədʒɪseɪvɪŋ
engraving
ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ
fuel-saving
ˈfjuːəlˌseɪvɪŋ
giving
ˈɡɪvɪŋ
labour-saving
ˈleɪbəseɪvɪŋ
living
ˈlɪvɪŋ
paving
ˈpeɪvɪŋ
photoengraving
ˌfəʊtəʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ
raving
ˈreɪvɪŋ
saving
ˈseɪvɪŋ
space-saving
ˈspeɪsseɪvɪŋ
striving
ˈstraɪvɪŋ
surviving
səˈvaɪvɪŋ
thanksgiving
ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ
thriving
ˈθraɪvɪŋ
time-saving
ˈtaɪmˌseɪvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHAVING

shavable
shave
shaveable
shaveling
shaven
shaver
shaver outlet
shaver point
shavetail
Shavian
Shavianism
shavie
shaving brush
shaving cream
shaving foam
shaving gel
shaving soap
shaving stick
Shavuot
shaw

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHAVING

crazy paving
energy saving
face-saving
flag-waving
frost heaving
get weaving
hairweaving
interweaving
inweaving
leaving
life-saving
line-engraving
loving
reaving
school-leaving
staving
steel engraving
upheaving
weaving
wood engraving

Synonyms and antonyms of shaving in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SHAVING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «shaving» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of shaving
barber · crop · cut · cut down · decrease · discount · flake · graze · kiss · lamella · lop · lower · pare · plane · reduce · remove · scrape · shear · slash · slice · snip · strip · take · touch · trim · wafer · whittle

Translation of «shaving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHAVING

Find out the translation of shaving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shaving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shaving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

剃须
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afeitar
570 millions of speakers

English

shaving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शेविंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحلاقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бритья
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barbear
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খেউরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rasage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bercukur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rasieren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シェービング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

면도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cukur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cạo râu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷேவிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दाढी करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tıraş olmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rasatura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

golenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гоління
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ras
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ξυρίσματος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skeer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rakning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

barbering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shaving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAVING»

The term «shaving» is very widely used and occupies the 11.516 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAVING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shaving

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10 QUOTES WITH «SHAVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word shaving.
1
Antony Beevor
The punishment of shaving a woman's head had biblical origins. In Europe, the practice dated back to the Dark Ages with the Visigoths.
2
Chaz Bono
I always wanted to shave. It is a very natural process. For my birthday I got a lot of shaving stuff.
3
Gary Carter
It's kind of a tradition that you get a rookie, put him in the middle, wrap your arms and legs around him, then douse him with everything you can get a hold of - shaving cream, ketchup, mustard, everything. It's kind of like a pie in the face after a guy is successful.
4
David Chipperfield
I think that the point of being an architect is to help raise the experience of everyday living, even a little. Putting a window where people would really like one. Making sure a shaving mirror in a hotel bathroom is at the right angle. Making bureaucratic buildings that are somehow cheerful.
5
Jackie Cooper
They had to start shaving my chin when I was 12 years old because light started to pick it up.
6
Jackie Cooper
They kept me in short pants as long as they could, until they were shaving the hair on my legs because it was beginning to photograph.
7
Joe Dempsie
It's amazing what a bit of soot and shaving can do for muscle definition, honestly.
8
Mark Gatiss
Grooming-wise, it is now a constant battle as I progressively turn into my father. I have to keep on top of ear and nose hair - things you never believe will happen to you. Suddenly I have a shaving brush in my ear and I don't know where it's come from, and the more hair I take the out, the more it surges back.
9
Barry Goldwater
If you don't mind smelling like peanut butter for two or three days, peanut butter is darn good shaving cream.
10
Lord George Gordon
David and his followers taught no new doctrines, in their dispersion or when they came to power, that can be brought to countenance thee at all in shaving off thy beard.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAVING»

Discover the use of shaving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shaving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Art of Shaving
He’ll feel better and look better. And he’ll adjust his perception of this morning ritual, bringing art and passion to a daily routine. From the Hardcover edition.
Myriam Zaoui, Eric Malka, 2009
2
Sharp Practice: The Real Man's Guide to Shaving
Rich in the (sometimes strange) history of shaving, anecdotes and personal stories, this book is a fascinating, and often funny, compendium on all things shaving.
Anders Larsen, 2006
3
Creative Resources for Infants and Toddlers
v To express one's emotions throi gh art v To feel a sense of satisfaction when performing a task MATERIALS: LJ Can of unscented shaving cream LJ Sponge LJ Nonbreakable container of lukew irm water LJ Damp towel LJ Smock i water and ...
Judy Herr, Terri Swim, 2002
4
Learn How to Fight Psuedofolliculitis Barbae: Shaving Bumps ...
"This is a humorous, down-to-earth, book filled with useful information about camping life along the highways and by-ways of America. Even if you don't camp, you'll enjoy it.
Industries LLC Beasarc Industries LLC, 2008
5
Lippincott's Nursing Procedures
Parker, L. "Infection Control: Maintaining the Personal Hygiene of Patients and Staff," British Journal of Nursing 1 3(8):474-78, April-May 2004. Shaving Performed with a safety or electric razor, shaving is part of the male patient's usual daily ...
‎2009
6
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery
Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III. SHAVE, SHAVING which shame functions as a moral deterrent within the believing community. Thus when Paul cautions the Ephesians against unwholesome speech, he suggests that it ...
Leland Ryken, James C. Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III, 2010
7
Home Health Aide Training Manual
SHAVING For many men, shaving is an important daily activity. Some home health patients may require only partial assistance, such as setting up the equipment needed to perform this activity; others may require complete assistance. Shaving ...
Kay Green, 1996
8
Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving, Fourth Edition: ...
The book also tells how to cure and prevent razor bumps and ingrowns. The book is complete in itself, but it also includes links to a host of resources on the Web to complement the book. Sources are provided for all you need to get started.
Michael Ham, 2010
9
Sharp Practice: The Real Man's Guide To Shaving
(:HAP'l'liR. NINE. : COMMON. SHAVING. PROBLEMS. For most men, shaving should not be painful. If you follow even some of the advice in this book, it will be a positive experience. When I have time I quite enjoy shaving. But some men have ...
Anders Larsen, 2011
10
Chemical Composition of Everyday Products
SHAVING CREAM PREPARATIONS Throughout recorded history, the act of removing hair from various parts of the body via shaving with razors has been associated with such factors as cleanliness and hygiene, social rank, military ...
John Toedt, Darrell Koza, Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shaving is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mystery surrounds repetitive cat shaving
The Yarjau family of Campbell River, B.C., is getting a little irritated with whoever is shaving their cat. Tabby has come back home from outdoor jaunts partially ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
2
The Guy Who Did That Viral Shaving Video Now Has a Company …
Now, three years later, it's a real company and then some, after closing a $75 million round of financing (the company's fifth), which valued Dollar Shave Club at ... «Inc.com, Jun 15»
3
Isis has a new 'Beard Police' to enforce shaving ban in Mosul, Iraq
A translation of the leaflet by AFP reads: 'What hairdressers do today, shaving and trimming men's beards, is an accessory to sin. 'Thanks to our brothers from ... «Metro, Jun 15»
4
Yasmin Gasimova who stopped shaving her legs at 11 says she has …
'Whenever I do shave the hair grows back quite thick and it can be quite itchy so I find it uncomfortable. For that reason I would say that I prefer being hairy. «Daily Mail, May 15»
5
Gillette And Stark Industries Team Up To Innovate Shaving
This week, Gillette hosted an event at the World Shaving Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. They flew ComicBook.com, along with a select few media ... «Comicbook.com, Apr 15»
6
Ex-Carroll star Payne gets probation in Toledo point-shaving case
A former University of Toledo point guard from Chester was one of two former players who received probation Tuesday as part of a point-shaving scandal that ... «Philly.com, Apr 15»
7
Sammy Villegas gets probation
Manni was the "driving force" in the point-shaving scheme, Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn Helland told the judge. Villegas was young and immature, and he ... «ESPN, Mar 15»
8
Wheeling, Lincolnshire firefighters hold St. Baldrick's head-shaving
The head-shaving benefit for the St. Baldrick's Foundation drew hundreds of people, said Emmett Gribbens, president of the Wheeling firefighters union, which ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Mar 15»
9
Why it's a terrible idea for women to shave their faces
Whether you're shaving to get rid of a slight 'tache or shaving your entire face ... time or the inclination to shave her entire face for the sake of slightly softer skin? «The Guardian, Feb 15»
10
Your beard is killing the shaving industry
As participants in "No Shave November" and its mustachioed counterpart, "Movember," men across America will dedicate this month to keeping sharp objects ... «Washington Post, Nov 14»

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