shaver
noun
Simple meaning
A tool or machine for shaving.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃeɪvɚ
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Definition
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noun
A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.
An adult male who shaves
A barber, one whose occupation is to shave.
One who shaves.
One who fleeces; a pillager; a plunderer.
colloquial
A boy; a lad; a little fellow.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Synonym of electric shaver.
Any of various electric tools for shaving.
A state of excitement.
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Inflected forms
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Remove body hair with a razor.
Compound terms
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A razor powered by an electric motor.
Related Words
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- razornoun
- transformernoun
- subsidynoun
- shavingnoun
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