shave

intransitive verb

To remove the beard or other body hair from, with a razor or shaver.

intransitive verb

To cut (the beard, for example) at the surface of the skin with a razor or shaver.

intransitive verb

To crop, trim, or mow closely.

intransitive verb

To remove thin slices from.

intransitive verb

To cut or scrape into thin slices; shred.

intransitive verb

To come close to or graze in passing. synonym: brush.

intransitive verb

To reduce by a small amount.