shave

/ʃeɪv/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

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.

2

To cut anything in this fashion.

3

To remove hair from one's face by this means.

4

To cut finely, for example slices of meat.

5

To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.

6

To reduce in size, weight, time taken etc., usually by a small amount.

7

To be hard and severe in a bargain with; to practice extortion on; to cheat.

8

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.

9

To injure by employing a knife.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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