whitling

Meanings

• Noun

  An ancient Scandinavian carving technique using knives to create intricate designs on wooden objects.

  - "Whitling was a popular art form among the Vikings."
  - "The intricate designs on the Viking drinking horns were created through whitling."

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Variants

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whittling , whittlings , whittle , whittled , whittler , whittlers , whittles , whittle away , whittled away , whittles away , whittling away , whittle down , whittled down , whittles down , whittling down

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'hvitila', meaning 'to carve white'.

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Trivia

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1. Whitling was not only used for decorative purposes but also for functional ones, such as adding grip to weapons or improving the appearance of tools.

2. Some historians believe that whitling may have been used as a form of spiritual expression, with certain designs representing mythological creatures or gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Viking Art: Whitling is a significant part of Viking art, which also includes other techniques such as tattooing, metalworking, and weaving.

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Culture

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Whitling was an important art form in Scandinavian cultures, particularly among the Vikings. It was used to decorate various objects, including drinking horns, shields, and weapons.

How to Memorize "whitling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of whitling: imagine carving intricate designs on a wooden object using a sharp knife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate whitling with Scandinavian culture and the Vikings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whitling: Wood Carving with Intense Line' to remember the definition.

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