One entry found for whittle.

Main Entry: whit·tle
Pronunciation: hwit-l, wit-
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): whit·tled; whit·tling /-li, -l-i/
1 a : to shave or cut off chips from the surface of wood with a knife b : to shape or form by so shaving or cutting
2 : to reduce gradually : PARE <whittle down expenses>
- whit·tler /-lr, -l-r/ noun

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