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Definitions for skive
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. skiveverb

    remove the surface of

    "skive leather"

Wiktionary

  1. skivenoun

    The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.

  2. skiveverb

    To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).

  3. skiveverb

    To avoid one's assigned work or duty. To slack off.

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  1. skive

    Skive generally refers to the act of evading or avoiding work, responsibilities, or duties, often by pretending to be ill. It is commonly used in British English. It can also mean the act of cutting thin layers or slices off of something, especially in the context of leatherwork.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Skivenoun

    the iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem

  2. Skiveverb

    to pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather)

  3. Etymology: [Cf. Icel. skfa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of skive in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of skive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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