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Skive

Skive Meaning & Definition
Skive Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Skive?

[v] remove the surface of; "skive leather"

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See Also | shave

Skive In Webster's Dictionary

\Skive\, n. [Cf. Icel. sk[=i]fa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave.] The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
\Skive\, v. t. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).

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