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Definition shave off in British English

shave off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to cut hair from part of your body using a razor or a shaver

Example

You've shaved off your beard.

Synonyms and related words
aftershave bikini line depilatory
2

to reduce an amount

Example

He managed to shave nearly a second off the world record.

Synonyms and related words
salami-slice top-slice cut back
3

to cut thin pieces from the surface of something

Example

She shaved off some slices of Parmesan cheese for the salad.

Synonyms and related words
chop off clip crop
Definition shave off in British English