skiving

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Synonyms: swiving, skiing, skiting, stiving, shiving, sliving

Antonyms: swiving, skiing, skiting, stiving, shiving, sliving

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Verb

1. {{infl of|en|skive||ing-form}}

Noun

1. {{senseid|en|leatherworking}}{{lb|en|leatherworking}} A piece made in {{l|en|skive#Etymology 2|skiving}} ([[pare|paring]] or [[split]]ting) [[leather]], especially the part from the [[inner]], or [[flesh]], side.
2. {{senseid|en|metalworking}} {{lb|en|metalworking}} A type of {{l|en|machining#Noun}} that {{l|en|skive#Etymology 2|skives}} metal, with various applications including {{w|gear cutting}}.

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