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| aftershave |
an astringent, scented lotion for use on the face after shaving. |
| clean-shaven |
hairless or without facial hair, as from recent shaving. |
| foam |
a thick, long-lasting froth produced by chemical means, such as shaving cream or certain fire-extinguishing agents. [1/6 definitions] |
| razor |
an instrument that has a very sharp, replaceable blade or blades and is used for shaving away body or facial hair. [2/4 definitions] |
| shave |
an instance or the result of shaving, esp. the face. [1/8 definitions] |
| styptic pencil |
a short, firm stick of some astringent compound, often alum, used to stop the bleeding of small nicks or cuts, such as those received while shaving. |
| tonsure |
the act of cutting the hair or shaving the head, esp. the crown, or the state resulting therefrom. [1/3 definitions] |
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