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shaving vs tonsure

tonsure vs shaving

shaving and tonsure both are nouns.

shaving is not a verb while tonsure is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shaving Yes No No No
tonsure Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tonsure is a hyponym of shaving; that is, tonsure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shaving:
  • shaving: the act of removing hair with a razor
  • tonsure: shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
shaving (noun) tonsure (noun)
the act of removing hair with a razor shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
the act of brushing against while passing the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
shaving (verb) tonsure (verb)
shave the head of a newly inducted monk
Difference between shaving and tonsure

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