As nouns the difference between sheer and shave
is that
sheer is (nautical) the curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern while
shave is an instance of shaving.
As verbs the difference between sheer and shave
is that
sheer is (chiefly|nautical) to swerve from a course while
shave is to make bald by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
As an adjective sheer
is (textiles) very thin or transparent.
As an adverb sheer
is (archaic) clean; quite; at once.