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pre•shave
(prē′shāv′),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- a liquid preparation, usually containing alcohol, for applying to the face to dry the skin and beard before shaving with an electric razor.
adj.
- used before shaving:preshave lotions.
- pre- + shave, on the model of aftershave