What does "close shave" mean?

A shave that is very short or near the skin.

What is a synonym for "close shave"?

Common synonyms include: close call, narrow escape, near miss, shave, squeak, squeaker.

noun

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Noun

1
A shave that is very short or near the skin.
"He used a new razor blade for a good close shave."
2
something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin wordnet
3
A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident. figuratively
"I had a close shave with somebody who pulled out in front of me on the road, but I swerved and managed not to hit him."

"He used a new razor blade for a good close shave."