Any apparently useless activity which, by allowing you to overcome intermediate difficulties, allows you to solve a larger problem.

A shave that is very short or near the skin. / (figuratively) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.

plural of after-shave

Alternative spelling of aftershave

plural of shaving cream

A substance, usually a foam or gel, that is applied to the face or wherever else hair grows, to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving.

plural of close shave

A seven-note riff played at the end of a song for comic effect.

Synonym of razor bump

A tool for scraping metals, consisting of a sharp-edged triangular steel plate attached to a shank and handle.