shave
To make (the head, skin etc.) bald or (the hair) shorter by using a tool such as a razor or electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
To cut anything in this fashion.
To remove hair from one's face by this means.
To cut finely, for example slices of meat.
To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.
To reduce in size, weight, time taken etc., usually by a small amount.
To be hard and severe in a bargain with; to practice extortion on; to cheat.
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.
To injure by employing a knife.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing