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whittling

noun whit·tling

Definition of WHITTLING

1
:  the act or art of whittling
2
:  a piece cut away in whittling
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First Known Use of WHITTLING

1833

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. whittling
  2. whittle
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