To take away a natural characteristic or inherent property of (a thing or a person).
To combine fissile material with nonfissile material in order to prevent its use in an atomic weapon.
To alter its original form or state, especially of a protein, by heat, acidity etc.
To add something to (alcohol) that makes it unsuitable for consumption but leaves it suitable for most other purposes.
To remove hair from one's face by this means.
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.
To cut anything in this fashion.
To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.
To cut finely, as with slices of meat.
To reduce in size or weight.
A thin slice; a shaving.
A hand tool consisting of a sharp blade with a handle at each end; a spokeshave.
An instance of shaving.
A narrow miss or escape; a close shave.