whittling

[US]/ˈwɪt.lɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈwɪt.lɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of carving or shaping wood by cutting away thin slices; to gradually reduce the size or amount of something

Phrases & Collocations

whittling wood

whittling down

whittling knife

whittling away

whittling figures

whittling skills

whittling projects

whittling patterns

whittling techniques

whittling tools

Example Sentences

he spent the afternoon whittling a wooden figure.

she enjoys whittling as a way to relax.

whittling can be a great hobby for creative people.

he learned whittling from his grandfather.

whittling requires patience and skill.

she spent hours whittling small toys for her children.

whittling is a traditional craft that many people still enjoy.

he took up whittling during the winter months.

whittling can improve your hand-eye coordination.

she demonstrated her whittling techniques at the craft fair.

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