Whittlings

Whittlings
Whittlings \Whit"tlings\, n. pl. Chips made by one who whittles; shavings cut from a stick with a knife. [1913 Webster]

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  • whittling — /hwit ling, wit /, n. 1. the act of a person who whittles. 2. Often, whittlings. a bit or chip whittled off. [1605 15; WHITTLE + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

  • whittling — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of whittle (III) : a piece cut away in whittling : chip, shaving * * * /hwit ling, wit /, n. 1. the act of a person who whittles …   Useful english dictionary

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