English Explanatory Dictionary

point-shaving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of making fine distinctions, especially in regard to behavior that is considered unacceptable versus behavior that is almost but not quite objectionable.
  2. Alternative form of point shaving (“a type of match fixing”).
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of point-shave

Word forms

point-shaving
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