whittle Sentence Examples
- The old man sat on the porch, meticulously whittling a piece of wood into a intricate animal figure.
- With a sharp knife, the artist whittled away at the soapstone, gradually shaping it into a delicate vase.
- The sculptor spent hours whittling a block of marble, his chisel gently carving out the features of a human face.
- The boys whittled sticks during the long camping trip, creating imaginative swords and shields.
- As the campfire crackled, the hikers whittled roasting forks from nearby branches.
- The carpenter whittled the edges of the wooden plank, smoothing them out before assembling the furniture.
- The whittler showcased his skills at the craft fair, demonstrating how to transform ordinary wood into extraordinary objects.
- The shipbuilder carefully whittled the mast of the sailing boat, ensuring its strength and integrity.
- The woodworker whittled a spoon from a piece of cherry wood, its smooth surface inviting the user's touch.
- With patience and precision, the hobbyist whittled a miniature train set, creating intricate locomotives and carriages.
whittle Meaning
whittle (n)
English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
whittle (v)
cut small bits or pare shavings from
whittle (n.)
A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl.
Same as shawl, below.
A knife; esp., a pocket, sheath, or clasp knife.
whittle (v. t.)
To pare or cut off the surface of with a small knife; to cut or shape, as a piece of wood held in the hand, with a clasp knife or pocketknife.
To edge; to sharpen; to render eager or excited; esp., to excite with liquor; to inebriate.
whittle (v. i.)
To cut or shape a piece of wood with am small knife; to cut up a piece of wood with a knife.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whittle
FAQs About the word whittle
English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996), cut small bits or pare shavings fromA grayish, coarse double blanket worn by cou
pare,cut, drop, clip, curtail, decrease, abbreviate, slash, prune, crop
add (to), prolong, elongate, inflate,extend, swell, swell, lengthen, supplement, elongate
The old man sat on the porch, meticulously whittling a piece of wood into a intricate animal figure.
With a sharp knife, the artist whittled away at the soapstone, gradually shaping it into a delicate vase.
The sculptor spent hours whittling a block of marble, his chisel gently carving out the features of a human face.
The boys whittled sticks during the long camping trip, creating imaginative swords and shields.
