The term 'CUT CLOSE' can be defined by three words: SHAVE, mown, and CROP. SHAVE is a verb that means to remove hair from the face or body with a razor. Mown is a verb that means to cut grass, grain, or other plants with a scythe, machine, or other implement. CROP is a verb that means to cut off the top or edges of something, such as a photograph or a plant. All three words refer to the act of cutting something close to the surface.