skive
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -aɪv
[edit] Noun
skive (plural skives)
- The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
[edit] Verb
skive (third-person singular simple present skives, present participle skiving, simple past and past participle skived)
- To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
- (UK) To avoid one's assigned work or duty. To slack off.
