To gradually reduce the size or scale of
To reduce in size or weight.
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 remove hair from one's face by this means.
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.
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.