Reference meaning
point shaving
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A type of match fixing, motivated by gambling, where the perpetrators try to prevent a team from covering a published point spread.
Other meanings
2. noun
The process of making fine distinctions, especially in regard to behavior that is considered unacceptable versus behavior that is almost but not quite objectionable.
3. verb
present participle and gerund of point shave
4. noun
Alternative form of point shaving (“a type of match fixing”).
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