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.
"He shaves his face every morning before work."
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verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
"The chef shaved thin slices of parmesan over the pasta."
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verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
"The new engine shaves a few seconds off the lap time."
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noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
"He needs a shave — he looks scruffy."
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shave in a sentence
- He shaves his face every morning before work.
- She shaved her head for charity.
- The chef shaved thin slices of parmesan over the pasta.
- The new engine shaves a few seconds off the lap time.
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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: "He shaves his face every morning before work." 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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