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barbering Meaning & Definition

What Does Barbering Mean?

Barbering is used as a noun meaning The trade of and practice of shaving and cutting hair. It is also used to mean The practice among pets of overgrooming each other, leaving bald patches.

Barbering Definition (Noun)

  1. The trade of and practice of shaving and cutting hair.

    The trades of barbering and surgery have long been linked, as evidenced by the barber's red and white striped pole.

  2. The practice among pets of overgrooming each other, leaving bald patches.

Synonyms of Barbering

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Barbering in a Sentence

The trades of barbering and surgery have long been linked, as evidenced by the barber's red and white striped pole.

After several days in the bush, he had grown lax with his barbering and needed a good shave before he was presentable again.

Word Forms & Grammar

barbering (uncountable)

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Origin of Barbering

From barber + -ing.

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