shaving

US /ˈʃeɪ.vɪŋ/
UK /ˈʃeɪ.vɪŋ/
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1.

the act of removing hair from the skin, especially from the face, using a razor or shaver

:
He finished his shaving and applied aftershave.
Daily shaving can sometimes irritate the skin.
2.

thin pieces of wood or other material that have been cut or scraped off a larger piece

:
The carpenter swept up the wood shavings from the floor.
Metal shavings can be sharp and dangerous.