Whittled: meaning, definitions and examples

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whittled

 

[ หˆhwษชtษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esculpido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเคพเคถเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschliffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikerat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัั‚ั€ัƒะณะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygล‚adzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰Šใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esculpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yontulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๊ฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุฐุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyล™ezรกvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyrezรกvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰Šๆˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izrezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneiddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™kil verilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.