electric shaver
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- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈʃeɪvər/
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afeitadora eléctrica
- She prefers an electric shaver for a quick and convenient morning routine.
Examples
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The electric shaver made it easy for him to maintain a clean look every day.
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Now we use electric shavers, smaller than a cigarette pack, that can be used in the shower and take about 2 minutes (plus an even smaller nose hair trimmer).
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Maybe even offering an electric shaver.
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You know, I heard about them new electric shavers.
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Electric shavers do use energy, but not water.
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Instead, how about trying a solar-charged electric shaver, or at least an Energy Star model?
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Gillsworth used an electric shaver.
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Hey, Bobo, would you hand me the TV clicker and the electric shaver?
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He quickly shaved his beard using an electric shaver before the meeting.
Synonyms
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An electric machine that removes hair from your face or body
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A small machine that shaves hair using batteries or a plug
How Easy
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a device for shaving powered by electricity' is directly and compositionally derived from 'electric' (using electrical power) + 'shaver' (a device for removing hair). This is a common, literal noun–adjective combination found across many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Electric shaver is a name for a small machine that shaves hair using electric power. The word electric shows it uses power from electricity and shaver is the tool that removes hair, so it means 'a shaver powered by electricity'.