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Skive

Noun:

1. A piece of a material removed by cutting or shaving, usually referring to leather or rubber.

- Example Sentence: I used a sharp knife to remove a skive from the leather.

Verb:

1. To cut or shave off a thin slice of material.

- Example Sentence: He carefully skived the edge of the rubber sheet to create a smooth finish.

2. (Informal) To evade work or responsibilities, often by pretending to be ill or absent.

- Example Sentence: John decided to skive off work and spend the day at the beach.

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