noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of shaving; those particles or pieces left after or created by shaving. form-of, plural

   "wood shavings"

2. 2
   A fringe tree (Cionanthus virginicus)

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Example

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"You can always find plenty of wood shavings in the carpenter's workshop."

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