SHAVING
/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SHAVING
To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
To cut anything in this fashion.
"The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green."
To remove hair from one's face by this means.
"I had little time to shave this morning."
A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material.
The action of having a shave.
Examples of SHAVING in a Sentence
- "The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green."
- "I had little time to shave this morning."
Word Details
Is SHAVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHAVING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for SHAVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAVING
100 words from the letters in SHAVING
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How to Use SHAVING in Word Games
SHAVING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHAVING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAVING to find 100 additional valid words.