WHITTLING Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word whittling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WHITTLING
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| carving | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • creating figures or designs in three dimensions | ||||||||
| cutting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
| slicing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer • the act of cutting into slices | ||||||||
| trimming | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of adding decoration • a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment • cutting down to the desired size or shape | ||||||||
| pare | verbv | |||||||
verb • decrease gradually or bit by bit • cut small bits or pare shavings from • remove the skin from • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size | ||||||||
| frank whittle | ||||||||
noun • English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996) | ||||||||
| sir frank whittle | ||||||||
noun • English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996) | ||||||||
