shave in Dutch
shave in Dutch is scheren, zich scheren — shave means to cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
shave in Dutch
scheren
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
zich scheren
(intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.
What does "shave" mean?
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verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
"My father shaved with a safety razor and plenty of foam."
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verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
"Shave a little chocolate over the top of the cake."
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verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
"Turning off unused lights should shave something off your energy bill."
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noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
"A hot towel and a shave made him feel brand new."
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shave in a sentence
- My father shaved with a safety razor and plenty of foam.
- He shaves his face every morning before work.
- Shave a little chocolate over the top of the cake.
- He shaved the bark off the stick with a knife.
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What is "shave" in Dutch?
"shave" in Dutch is scheren, zich scheren. shave means: To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
How do you use "shave" in a sentence?
Example: "My father shaved with a safety razor and plenty of foam." In Dutch, "shave" is scheren, zich scheren.
Are there other ways to say "shave" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "shave": scheren, zich scheren.
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