Definition of Whittle
Whittle
Whit·tle
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To cut or pare down something gradually, often to a smaller size.
e.g. She likes to whittle wooden sticks into decorative figurines.
(verb)
to reduce, remove, or destroy gradually as though by whittling away or cutting down;
e.g. They needed to whittle down their expenses and save for their retirement.
(verb)
wear a person out with fretting or worrisome emotions;
e.g. He could whittle down anyone's patience with his obsessive worrying.
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