"Whittled" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Whittled" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Whittled" Meaning
Reduced in size or amount by a gradual process, typically to make something more manageable or visually appealing.
"Whittled" Examples
5 Examples of Whittled:
1. Verb usage: Over the weekend, she managed to whittle down a large block of wood to create a small wooden bird.
2. Figurative meaning: After years of experience, John has whittled down his process of solving complex problems to a matter of seconds.
3. Historical context: The Pilgrims had to whittle away at the cedar tree to create a makeshift barrel for storing supplies.
4. Colloquial expression: "The management had whittled away at the company's profits, leaving them in a non-profitable condition."
5. Meaning of decreased size or amount: The months of winter whittled down the once vibrant group of tourists that flocked to the beach during summer.
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