Definition:
To whittle is to work slowly and steadily, removing thin layers from wood to reveal a form beneath. The action is patient, shaped by rhythm rather than speed. Each cut refines the material, bringing clarity from roughness. The word carries a sense of focus, often tied to quiet, hands-on craft. Whittling turns simple motion into gradual transformation.
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