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skiver

 

[ ˈskaɪvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ski equipment

A skiver is a person who skives or avoids work or duty. They often pretend to be sick or come up with excuses to avoid responsibilities.

Synonyms

loafer, shirker, slacker

Examples of usage

  • He is known as the office skiver, always finding ways to avoid doing any actual work.
  • She is such a skiver, always calling in sick when there's a big project to finish.
Context #2 | Noun

leatherworking

In leatherworking, a skiver is a tool used to thin out leather or create a beveled edge. It is typically a thin blade or knife used for this purpose.

Synonyms

leather thinning tool, skiving knife

Examples of usage

  • The skiver is essential for creating smooth and even edges on leather projects.
  • Using a skiver allows craftsmen to achieve precision in their leatherwork.

Translations

Translations of the word "skiver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preguiçoso

🇮🇳 आलसी व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Faulenzer

🇮🇩 pemalas

🇺🇦 ледар

🇵🇱 leniwiec

🇯🇵 怠け者 (なまけもの)

🇫🇷 paresseux

🇪🇸 holgazán

🇹🇷 tembel

🇰🇷 게으름뱅이

🇸🇦 كسول

🇨🇿 lenoch

🇸🇰 lenivec

🇨🇳 懒汉

🇸🇮 lenoba

🇮🇸 leti

🇰🇿 жалқау

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 tənbəl

🇲🇽 holgazán

Etymology

The word 'skiver' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb 'skive,' meaning 'to avoid work or duty.' It has since evolved to have multiple meanings depending on the context, including in skiing and leatherworking.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,706, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.