whittle away (Meaning)
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whittle away (v)
cut away in small pieces
Synonyms & Antonyms of whittle away
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whittle away Sentence Examples
- The relentless waves whittled away at the sandstone cliffs, carving out intricate formations.
- The constant dripping of water had whittled away at the limestone walls, creating a labyrinth of caverns.
- The relentless winds whittled away at the dunes, reshaping the coastal landscape.
- The relentless passage of time whittled away at her youth, leaving only memories in its wake.
- The constant friction of the grinding stones whittled away at the blade, reducing its sharpness.
- The incessant tapping of the chisel whittled away at the marble block, revealing a hidden masterpiece.
- The relentless erosion whittled away at the mountain, transforming it into a rugged peak.
- The persistent laughter of children whittled away at the seriousness of the adults.
- The constant nudging of the wind whittled away at the tree's resistance, bending its branches to the ground.
- The relentless passage of seasons whittled away at the grandeur of the ancient ruins, leaving only fragments of their former glory.
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cut away in small pieces
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The relentless waves whittled away at the sandstone cliffs, carving out intricate formations.
The constant dripping of water had whittled away at the limestone walls, creating a labyrinth of caverns.
The relentless winds whittled away at the dunes, reshaping the coastal landscape.
The relentless passage of time whittled away at her youth, leaving only memories in its wake.
