whitling

/ˈhwɪt.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of cutting or shaping wood or other hard material using a sharp knife, typically for decorative or functional purposes.

“He spent his afternoon engaged in whittling a wooden figurine.”

Synonyms

  • carving
  • woodcarving

Antonyms

  • machining
  • sawing