wood shavings

[Ju]

'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.

Thank you.

 

[5jj]

wood shavings - Vyhledávání Google

 

[Ju]

wood shavings - Vyhledávání Google

Thank you. But how should I explain for the children in simple English?

Ju

 

[5jj]

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.

 

[susiedqq]

saw dust for the animal's bedding.

 

[allenman]

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.

 

[5jj]

When you use a saw, sawdust is produced.
When you use a plane, wood shavings are produced.