Whittle
English Meaning
A grayish, coarse double blanket worn by countrywomen, in the west of England, over the shoulders, like a cloak or shawl.
- To cut small bits or pare shavings from (a piece of wood).
- To fashion or shape in this way: whittle a toy boat.
- To reduce or eliminate gradually, as if by whittling with a knife: whittled down the debt by making small payments.
- To cut or shape wood with a knife.