ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shavings

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shavings is a noun meaning plural of shaving; those particles or pieces left after or created by shaving.

Meaning

plural of shaving; those particles or pieces left after or created by shaving.

More Meanings

  1. A fringe tree (Cionanthus virginicus)

Example Sentences

wood shavings

Synonyms for shavings

Depending on context, synonyms include leavings.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include paring, sliver, skimming, grazing, chips, chippings.

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