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Slight Injury Close Shave Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

• a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

• an indication of damage

verb

• scratch repeatedly

• make by scraping

• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• gather (money or other resources) together over time

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

32%5Close shave or narrow escape
noun

• an angry dispute

32%6 Gave a close shave
adjective

• having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

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