Level
Level verb - To make free from breaks, curves, or bumps.
Usage example: the construction workers leveled the ground before laying a foundation for the new house
Shave
Shave verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Perma-Stubble: Batman doesn't seem to have much time to shave these days, but it never seems to reach the level of a full beard either.
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He is even required to use clippers to shave his body hair down to an acceptable level.
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Easy Level Trick: Most levels have at least one shortcut that helps shave off seconds.
Source: Video Game / Donkey Kong '94
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