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Definition of Close shave
1. Noun. Something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin.
Generic synonyms: Accomplishment, Achievement
Definition of Close shave
1. Noun. A shave that is very short or near the skin. ¹
2. Noun. (idiomatic) A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Close Shave
Literary usage of Close shave
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dark Days in Chile: An Account of the Revolution of 1891 by Maurice H. Hervey (1892)
"'Back from the Grave'—Smart Paragraphing—News from Chile—The Gumming Incident—The
Invasion—A close shave—Barbosa the Bash—The Battle of Colmo or Concon —The ..."
2. Two Years in the Jungle: The Experiences of a Hunter and Naturalist in India by William Temple Hornaday (1885)
"Death of a Young Tusker.—Plague of Flies.—Another Elephant Hunt—A close shave and a
... close shave ..."
3. Life in Danbury: Being a Brief But Comprehensive Record of the Doings of a by James Montgomery Bailey (1873)
"It was a close shave. Its variety is its prime feature. It can kick straight out
at the rear, or straight out at the front, to the left or right, ..."
4. The Two Americas: An Account of Sport and Travel. With Notes on Men and by Rose Lambart Price (1877)
"... Hartsuff—Prairie fires—Prairie dogs—Tame elk—A close shave—Another elk hunt—
Buckshot—A largo band of elk—Not dead yet—Wolves—A complete spill. FROM. ..."
5. Adventures Among the Dyaks of Borneo by Frederick Boyle (1865)
"... Boat Race — Saw Fish — Hospitality of Mr. Miller — A close shave — Floating
Island — Water Snakes — Departure of the ..."
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