Example: The machine shaved off fine layers from the piece of wood.
source: wordnet30
make shavings of or reduce to shavings(verb.contact)
Example: Shave the radish.
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touch the surface of lightly(verb.contact)
Example: His back shaved the counter in passing.
source: wordnet30
To cut or pare off from the surface of a body with a razor or other edged instrument; to cut off closely, as with a razor; as, to shave the beard.(verb)
source: webster1913
To use a razor for removing the beard; to cut closely; hence, to be hard and severe in a bargain; to practice extortion; to cheat.(verb)