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WHITTLE AWAY

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Whittle Away.

Whittle Away - as a verb

Cut away in small pieces

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wear awaywhittle down

Example Sentences

"He would whittle away at the piece of wood, creating a beautiful sculpture."
"The company's profits continued to whittle away as the recession deepened."
"Over time, erosion can whittle away at the rocks on the shoreline."
"She would often whittle away the hours by reading novels."
"The harsh winter weather began to whittle away at the old barn."
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