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whittle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb whittle has 1 sense
  1. whittle, pare - cut small bits or pare shavings from; "whittle a piece of wood"
    --1 is one way to cut
    Derived form: noun whittler1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Whittle

Definition:

verb

1. To carve or shape wood using a knife or other sharp instrument.

2. To reduce or cut away small pieces or parts of something gradually.

noun

1. A small portion or fragment that has been whittled.

2. The act or art of carving or shaping wood.

Examples:

Verb:

1. The old man sat on the porch, whittling a beautiful wooden figure.

2. She whittled away at the stick until it was a perfect point for roasting marshmallows.

3. As a child, he learned to whittle by watching his grandfather create intricate designs.

Noun:

1. He handed her a whittle of wood from which he had carved a delicate bird.

2. The sculpture showcased the artist's incredible whittle skills.

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