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Skived

Verb

Definition: To cut or shave off thin slices (of material).

Sense 1:

Example: The cobbler skived thin pieces of leather to repair the shoe's sole.

Sense 2:

Example: The carpenter skived the edge of the wooden plank to achieve a smooth finish.

Noun

Definition: A thin slice or strip of material.

Sense 1:

Example: She ordered a roll of skived leather to make belts.

Sense 2:

Example: The skivers produced by the machine were used for decorative purposes in the crafts industry.

Adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been cut or shaved thinly.

Sense 1:

Example: The artisan showcased her skived paper artwork at the exhibition.

Sense 2:

Example: The skived edges of the fabric gave the dress a unique and delicate appearance.

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