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shaved

adj.
US //ˈʃeɪvd// UK //ʃˈeɪvd// shaved
  1. 1 having no hair (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    describes a person or a part of the body that has had the hair removed.

    describing a surface or person from which hair has been removed by shaving.

    Example

    He had a freshly shaved face for the wedding photos.

    Example

    The athlete preferred a shaved head to reduce drag and maintain a streamlined profile during competitive swimming events.
Origin

From shave + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026