shavings

[US]/ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/
[UK]/ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/

Translation

n.Thin slices or small pieces removed from a surface, especially wood or metal.; The plural form of shaving, referring to the act or result of shaving hair or beard.

Phrases & Collocations

wood shavings

shaving wood

fine shavings

collect shavings

shaving curls

shaving off

shaving machine

shavings pile

fresh shavings

Example Sentences

the carpenter collected the wood shavings in a dustpan.

we found tiny shavings of paint on the floor.

the machine produced a pile of cedar shavings.

he used shavings to line the rabbit's cage.

the sculptor carefully gathered the marble shavings.

the floor was covered in fine wood shavings.

they swept up the shavings after the project.

the shavings smelled strongly of cedarwood.

he examined the shavings under a magnifying glass.

the workshop floor was littered with wood shavings.

the children played with the soft wood shavings.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now