SHA'VING, participle present tense Paring the surface with a razor or ather sharp instrument; making smooth by paring; fleecing. SHA'VING, noun 1. The act of paring the surface. 2. A thin slice pared off with a shave, a knife , a plan or other cutting instrument.
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