rādō — meaning in English

English meaning

• scrape verb To drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.
• shave verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.

Senses

rādō is used for these senses in English:

• scrape (ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
• shave (intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

scrape — full definition

1. verb To drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.
2. verb To just barely manage to achieve or obtain something.
3. verb To extract data automatically from a website or document not designed for easy machine reading.
4. noun A shallow injury or mark caused by rubbing against a rough surface.

shave — full definition

1. verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
2. verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
3. verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
4. noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
5. noun A narrow escape from danger; a close shave.

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