English Dictionary: skive | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for skive | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Skive \Skive\, v. t. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather). | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Skive \Skive\, n. [Cf. Icel. sk[c6]fa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave.] The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem. |