dictionary.ptshavingnounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐˈpaɾɐ/a·pa·raPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A small piece resulting from the act of paring, trimming, or shaving.Usage examples“The carpenter swept the wood shavings from the workshop floor.”“He saved the paper shavings for recycling.”SynonymsshavingparingoffcutCommon combinationspaper shavingwood shavingpile of shavings
A small piece resulting from the act of paring, trimming, or shaving.Usage examples“The carpenter swept the wood shavings from the workshop floor.”“He saved the paper shavings for recycling.”SynonymsshavingparingoffcutCommon combinationspaper shavingwood shavingpile of shavings