What does "barbering" mean?

The trade of and practice of shaving and cutting hair.

What is a synonym for "barbering"?

Common synonyms include: barbers, beard styling, clip, fur chewing, fur plucking, groom.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The trade of and practice of shaving and cutting hair. uncountable
"The trades of barbering and surgery have long been linked, as evidenced by the barber's red and white striped pole."
2
The practice among pets of overgrooming each other, leaving bald patches. informal, uncountable

"The trades of barbering and surgery have long been linked, as evidenced by the barber's red and white striped pole."

From barber + -ing.