Whittle Away (Verb)
Meaning
Cut away in small pieces.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully began to whittle away at the wooden block with her pocket knife, slowly revealing the intricate design within.
- As he sat by the campfire, he started to whittle away at a thick branch to create a makeshift walking stick.
- With each passing day, the constant wear and tear began to whittle away at the soles of her shoes.
- The child's small hands moved steadily as she tried to whittle away at the carrot stick to make a crudely carved figurine.
- The combination of wind and rain worked together to whittle away at the ancient stone monument, eroding its sharp edges over time.