Definitions

1. verb

to cut or shape something, especially wood, with a small, sharp tool, such as a knife or a whittling tool.

“He likes to whittle sticks while sitting by the campfire.”

2. noun

a small, pointed stick, usually made from a piece of wood, used for whittling or carving.

“He picked up his whittle and began to shape the piece of wood.”

3. verb

to reduce or decrease something, especially in amount or size.

“The company will whittle down its expenses in order to save money.”