English Explanatory Dictionary

close shave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A shave that is very short or near the skin.
A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.

Word forms

close shave close shaves

Synonyms

close call close thing narrow escape narrow squeak near shave near thing

Related words

by a hair's breadth

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