Skive

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Skive \Skive\, n. [Cf. Icel. sk[imac]fa a shaving, slice, E.
     shive, sheave.]
     The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the
     facets of the gem.
     [1913 Webster]



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Skive \Skive\, v. t.
     To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or
     leather).
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  skive
       v : remove the surface of; "skive leather"