Whittled: meaning, definitions and examples
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whittled
[ หhwษชtษld ]
crafting wood
To whittle means to carve or shape wood by cutting small pieces off the material. This technique has been used for centuries by artisans and craftsmen to create various wooden items, from simple toys to intricate sculptures. The act of whittling often requires a knife and a steady hand, as the artist slowly removes layers of wood to form their desired shape. Aside from crafting, the term can also be figuratively used to describe the gradual reduction of something, such as resources or time.
Synonyms
carve, chisel, cut, fashion, shape.
Examples of usage
- He whittled a figure from a block of wood.
- She spent the afternoon whittling while sitting by the fire.
- They whittled their budget down to the essentials.
- The artist whittled away at the wood to reveal a beautiful sculpture.
Translations
Translations of the word "whittled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esculpido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคฐเคพเคถเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช geschliffen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dikerat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธััััะณะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wygลadzony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท taillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ esculpido
๐น๐ท yontulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๊ฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุฐุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vyลezรกvanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyrezรกvanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ izrezan
๐ฎ๐ธ sneiddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษkil verilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ tallado
Etymology
The word 'whittle' originated from the Middle English term 'whittlen,' which is a frequentative form of 'whit,' meaning to cut or to separate. The earliest usages of the term can be traced back to around the 14th century. Historically, it referred to the process of removing small shavings from wood, primarily for the purpose of crafting and creating functional or decorative items. Whittling was a common pastime, especially among country folk, who would create small figurines or useful tools while relaxing. As time progressed, whittling became known as a distinct art form, with events and competitions emerging to showcase skilled whittlers. The technique remains popular among woodworkers and hobbyists today, preserving its cultural significance.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,265, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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