shave

Trim facial hair

Shave is to cut hair close to the skin with a razor or blade: He shaves every morning.

The noun is an instance of shaving: I need a shave.

Extended uses involve cutting thin layers or narrow margins: shave wood, shave costs, a close shave with danger.

To shave points in sports is to manipulate the score for gambling purposes.

facial

beard

Facial hair growth

whiskers · stubble · chin · cheek · jaw · neck · upper lip · patchy · growth · grain

razor

blade

Flat cutting edge

electric · disposable · cutthroat · handle · stainless steel · nicks · cuts · closeness · precision · razor burn

barber

barbershop

Hair-cutting establishment

classic · traditional · luxury · pamper · service · grooming · skilled · barberpole · cape · tip

aftercare

aftershave

Scented post-razor lotion

  • balmHealing topical preparation
  • lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
  • tonicInvigorating medicinal drink

splash · moisturizer · styptic pencil · soothe · cool · sting · antiseptic · alcohol-free · fragrance · irritation

result

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

sleek · silky · fresh · neat · polished · refined · touchable · flawless · even

body

legs

Locomotion appendages below torso

back · arms · depilatory · smooth · regrowth · skin · sensitive · preparation · exfoliate · direction

lather

foam

Bubble-filled substance

  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • soapFatty alkali cleanser
  • brushBristled cleaning tool

badger brush · whip · slick · cushion · lubricate · wet · warm · thick · rich · scented

Categories
Opposites
hair removal vs. hair growth

shavegrow out

Extend through natural development

grow · cultivate · sprout · regrow

REDUCTION VS. INCREASE (figurative)

shaveadd

Combine into total

increase · augment · amplify · expand · pad

CONTACT QUALITY (glancing vs. direct)

shavehit

Successful contact or strike

slam · crash · smash · collide · impact

Phrases
Family

shaving, shaved, unshaven, shaven, shaves, shavings, shaver, shave cream, unshaved

Familiarity
Top 2,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G