Definitions for skive
skaɪvskive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skiveverb

   remove the surface of

   "skive leather"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

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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.]

Matched Categories

1. • Shave

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce skive?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say skive in sign language?

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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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=skive
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Skive
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skive
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=skive