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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shavings

/ˈʃævɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does shavings mean?

noun

Small pieces of material cut off from a larger piece, especially wood or metal, typically in a thin layer.

Example

"The carpenter used a plane to create fine shavings from the wooden plank."

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