verb trans
to cut off hair or beard close to the skin
to remove the hair from (somebody or something) by cutting close to the roots, esp with a razor
to cut off (hair, a moustache, or a beard) in this way
to cut or trim (something) closely
(often + off) to remove (something) in thin layers, slices, or shreds
He shaved off a sliver of cheese
to reduce (e.g. a price) by a small amount
She shaved two seconds off the world record
to come very close to or brush against (something) in passing
to shave hair, esp facial hair
[Old English scafan]