skive Synonyms
skive Meaning
skive (v)
remove the surface of
skive (n.)
The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
skive (v. t.)
To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
skive Sentence Examples
- The lazy students skived off class to avoid the upcoming exam.
- The employee skived off work early to attend a personal appointment.
- The team leader suspected that his subordinate was skiving on responsibilities.
- The teacher penalized the student for skiving off school without permission.
- The child skived off chores by pretending to be sick.
- The construction workers skived off for an extended coffee break.
- The politician skived off a public event due to a sudden illness.
- The soldier skived off duty to meet with a loved one.
- The driver skived off the road to enter a fast food restaurant.
- The thief skived off with the stolen goods before anyone could apprehend him.
FAQs About the word skive
remove the surface ofThe iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem., To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leat
shave, mow, shear, bob, dock, crop, cut, lop (off), snip, trim
extend,extend,lengthen, lengthen, elongate, elongate,
The lazy students skived off class to avoid the upcoming exam.
The employee skived off work early to attend a personal appointment.
The team leader suspected that his subordinate was skiving on responsibilities.
The teacher penalized the student for skiving off school without permission.
