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verb
To trim the edges on a boot or shoe of bits of leather, etc. that may be attached to the sides.
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Usage: dated
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verb
To trim with a knife.
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Usage: broadly
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verb
To extract a morsel or dab (of something) with a knife.
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verb
To cut up or carve up with a knife.
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verb
To slice through; to cut or traverse a path through or between.
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Usage: figuratively
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verb
To penetrate sharply upward.
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Usage: figuratively
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verb
To move in a stabbing or penetrating manner
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Usage: figuratively
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verb
To traverse up the body in a quick stabbing sensation
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Usage: figuratively
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verb
To sit up or stand up suddenly.
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Usage: figuratively
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verb
To rise precipitously.
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