barbering

barbering
a) The trade of and practice of shaving and cutting hair.

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

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

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


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