wood shavings

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'A guinea pig can live in a hutch or a cage. Cover the bottom with wood shavings and hay.'

What is wood shavings? It's not found in dictionary.

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Thank you. But how should I explain for the children in simple English?
Sharpen a pencil in a pencil sharpener. You don't need to say anything.
 
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saw dust for the animal's bedding.
 
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saw dust for the animal's bedding.
Not really. Saw dust is nearly powder. Wood shavings are chips of wood about 1/4 in by 1/4in. Most animal beds are suggested to have chips/shavings.
 
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When you use a saw, sawdust is produced.
When you use a plane, wood shavings are produced.
 
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