shave

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To make (the head, skin etc.) bald or (the hair) shorter by using a tool such as a razor or electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
2. 2
   To cut anything in this fashion.
3. 3
   To remove hair from one's face by this means.
4. 4
   To cut finely, as with slices of meat.
5. 5
   To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing.
6. 6
   To reduce in size, weight, time taken etc., usually by a small amount.
7. 7
   To be hard and severe in a bargain with; to practice extortion on; to cheat.
8. 8
   To buy (a note) at a discount greater than the legal rate of interest, or to deduct in discounting it more than the legal rate allows.
9. 9
   To injure by employing a knife.

Noun

1. 1
   An instance of shaving.
2. 2
   A thin slice; a shaving.
3. 3
   An exorbitant discount on a note.
4. 4
   A premium paid for an extension of the time of delivery or payment, or for the right to vary a stock contract in any particular.
5. 5
   A hand tool, mainly for woodworking, consisting of a sharp blade with a handle at each end.
6. 6
   A narrow miss or escape; a close shave.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.