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SHAVINGS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shavings.

How to pronounce shavings:

US

Shavings - as a noun

The act of removing hair with a razor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shave
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depilationepilation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paringsliver
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fragment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of brushing against while passing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grazingskimming

Example Sentences

"He collected the wood shavings leftover from carving the statue."
"The carpenter swept up the sawdust and wood shavings."
"She sprinkled chocolate shavings on top of the cake."
"The pencil shavings accumulated on the classroom floor."
"The hamster made a cozy bed from paper shavings."
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Word Game Points

Is SHAVINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shavings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHAVINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SHAVINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shavings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHAVINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SHAVINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shavings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHAVINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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