shaved

UK: ʃeɪvd | US: ʃeɪvd

Definition
  1. adj. having had hair or beard removed by cutting close to the skin

  2. v. (past tense and past participle of shave) to cut hair or beard close to the skin

Structure
shave <to cut hair close>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word shaved originates from the Old English scafan (to scrape, shave), derived from Proto-Germanic skabaną. The modern form shave retains the core meaning of cutting hair close, while the suffix -ed marks it as a past action or state. The evolution reflects a straightforward transition from physical scraping to specialized hair removal.

Examples
  1. He looked fresh with his newly shaved face.

  2. She shaved her legs before going to the beach.

  3. The barber shaved the customer’s beard with precision.

  4. The wooden surface was shaved smooth by the carpenter.

  5. His shaved head made him stand out in the crowd.