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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

whittled

/hwɪtld/ verb · British & US
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What does whittled mean?

verb

Past tense of whittle, to cut or shape something, typically a piece of wood, into a desired form, often with a small knife or tool.

Example

"The old sailor had whittled a beautiful wooden figurine during his long voyage."

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