shrave

/ˈʃreɪv/ (SHRAYV)

Definitions

1. verb

to shave or remove hair from the head, face, or body, especially with a razor.

“He decided to shrave for the summer.”

2. verb (archaic, transitive)

to shear or cut off (hair, wool, etc.)

“The shearer will shrave the sheep’s wool tonight.”

3. noun (archaic)

a razor or other instrument used for shaving

“He picked up the shrave and began to shave his beard.”

Synonyms

  • shave
  • shear

Antonyms

  • grow
  • lengthen