This note defines "whittle" as the act of paring or shaping something by cutting off small bits. The example shows someone carving wood to create an object.
Esta nota define "whittle" como el acto de cortar o dar forma a algo quitando pequeñas partes. El ejemplo muestra a alguien tallando madera para hacer un objeto.
| Word | whittle |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | pare; cut off bits. |
| Sentence | As a present for Aunt Polly, Tom whittled some clothespins out of a chunk of wood. |
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