whittle

Meanings

• Verb

  To shape or carve (wood, stone, or other material) with a knife or other sharp tool.

  - "He whittled a small figure from a piece of wood."
  - "The sculptor spent hours whittling away at the marble statue."

• Verb

  To reduce or diminish gradually.

  - "The company's profits were whittled down by increasing expenses."
  - "The tree's branches were whittled away by the wind."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪtəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈwɪtəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whittle
pittle , rittle , mittle

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Whittle (Scottish) : A small piece or quantity
   

2. Whittle (English Dialect) : To be in want or need
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whittle that leads to same result
whittle , whittles , whittled , whittler , whittlers , whittling , whittle away , whittled away , whittles away , whittling away , whittle down , whittled down , whittles down , whittling down

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Forms

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whittles, whittled, whittles away, whittling

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Etymology

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Old English hwitan 'to cut, hew, carve'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest wooden sculpture made by whittling is held by Thomas 'Woody' Wirtz, who created a 13.5-meter-tall wooden eagle.

2. Whittling is a popular hobby and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to relax and create something unique.

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Related Concepts

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1. Carving: The process of shaping material by removing material with a sharp tool.

2. Sculpture: A three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, wood, bronze, or other materials.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whittle' has been used to describe the art of woodcarving and the skill and patience required to create intricate designs. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Whittle' by Thelonious Monk.

How to Memorize "whittle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine carving a small figure from a piece of wood using a sharp knife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whittle' with the image of a woodcarver creating intricate designs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whittle Wood Away' to remember the meaning of the word.

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