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whittlingnoun
A chip or shaving whittled from some larger substance.
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Whittling
Whittling may refer either to the art of carving shapes out of raw wood using a knife or a time-occupying, non-artistic (contrast wood carving for artistic process) process of repeatedly shaving slivers from a piece of wood.: 14 : 10 : 30 It is used by many as a pastime, or as a way to make artistic creations.
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Whittling
of Whittle
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Whittling
Whittling is the art of carving shapes typically out of raw wood or bone with a knife. Whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Specialized whittling knives are available as well. They have thick handles which are easier to grip for long periods allowing precise control and pressure. Occasionally the terms "whittling" and "carving" are used interchangeably, but they are different arts. Carving employs the use of chisels, gouges, and a mallet, while whittling involves only the use of a knife. These days whittling is mainly a hobby and not as living as it used to be before carving machines were invented.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of whittling in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of whittling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of whittling in a Sentence
They've set out a plan and we're seeing them execute on it, the biggest nut to crack is the debt burden, and they are whittling away at it. It is all a positive direction.
I believe it’s another stop in the progressive political movement to destroy the education system, we have a lot of American values and traditions that seem to be whittling away.
We have the most comprehensive suite of gun laws (in the world) and it would be a great shame to start whittling those down.
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