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shaving
/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
noun
golenie
Definition
The act of removing hair from the skin, especially from the face, using a razor or shaver.
Examples
He finished his morning shaving and got dressed.
Zakończył poranne golenie i ubrał się.
Shaving can sometimes irritate sensitive skin.
Golenie może czasem podrażniać wrażliwą skórę.
Collocations
morning shavingwet shavingelectric shaving
noun
wiór
Also
strużyna(f)
Definition
A very thin strip or curl of wood, metal, or other material, cut off in the process of planing or cutting.
Examples
Wood shavings covered the workshop floor.
Wióry drzewne pokrywały podłogę warsztatu.
Metal shavings can be sharp, so handle them carefully.
Strużyny metalowe mogą być ostre, więc obchodź się z nimi ostrożnie.
Collocations
wood shavingsmetal shavingspencil shavings
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