Learn English – Names of tools for shaving hair

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  1. I was wondering what differences there are between shaver, razor, trimmer and clipper?
  2. For head hair cut that does not make head bald, what tools are used?
  3. For shaving facial hair, what tools are used?
  4. For shaving a beard, moustache or whiskers, what tools are used?

Best Answer

"shaver" is generally an electric face hair remover, "razor" is the blade version.

"clipper" would be a head hair cutting machine and "trimmer" is a bit generic - I have a beard trimmer which is pretty much the same as hair clippers.