verb
Meaning 1
To reduce gradually by removing pieces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
whittle down
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verb
Meaning 2
cut away in small pieces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: whittle away, wear away
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: damage
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