Meaning & use
Shavings
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Thin pieces or curls of material, especially wood or metal, removed by a cutting or planing tool.
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Curls of wood shavings covered the workshop floor.
The pencil sharpener left a small pile of shavings on the desk.
A note on using this word
Wood shavings are often used as animal bedding or mulch, giving the word a practical, everyday use beyond the workshop.
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