If you describe a situation as a close shave, you mean that there was nearly an accident or a disaster but it was avoided. I can't quite believe the close shaves I've had just recently
If someone shaves a part of their body, they remove the hair from it so that it is smooth. Many women shave their legs If you have long curly hair, don't shave it off
Prior to a major competition, a swimmer will shave his or her entire body The removal of the hair provides less resistance between skin and water, and heightens a swimmer's sensations in the water
Prior to a major competition, a swimmer will shave his or her entire body The removal of the hair provides less resistance between skin and water and heightens a swimmer's sensations in the water Top
prior to a major competition a swimmer will shave his or her entire body The removal of the hair provides less resistance between skin and water and heightens a swimmer's sensations in the water
To cut or pare off from the surface of a body with a razor or other edged instrument; to cut off closely, as with a razor; as, to shave the beard
When a man shaves, he removes the hair from his face using a razor or shaver so that his face is smooth. He took a bath and shaved before dinner He had shaved his face until it was smooth It's a pity you shaved your moustache off. Shave is also a noun. He never seemed to need a shave. + shaving shav·ing a range of shaving products