Whittler

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtlər/

Definitions of whittler

noun A person who carves wood into shapes or figures by cutting small pieces from it

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather is a skilled whittler.

A2 The whittler carved a beautiful wooden figurine.

B1 The whittler used a sharp knife to shape the wood.

B2 The whittler's intricate carvings were displayed in a local art gallery.

C1 The master whittler's creations were sought after by collectors.

C2 The renowned whittler was invited to showcase his work at an international exhibition.

Examples of whittler in a Sentence

formal The skilled whittler carefully carved intricate designs into the wooden figure.

informal My grandpa is a talented whittler and he made me a wooden keychain.

slang I heard that new guy is a real whittler with a knife.

figurative She was a whittler of words, crafting beautiful prose with each stroke of her pen.

Grammatical Forms of whittler

• past tense: whittled
• plural: whittlers
• comparative: more whittler
• superlative: most whittler
• present tense: whittle
• future tense: will whittle
• perfect tense: have whittled
• continuous tense: is whittling
• singular: whittler
• positive degree: whittler
• infinitive: to whittle
• gerund: whittling
• participle: whittling

Origin and Evolution of whittler

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whittler' originated from the Middle English word 'whytele', which meant to cut or trim with a knife.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whittler' has come to specifically refer to someone who carves or shapes wood by cutting small slices from it with a knife. The term has evolved to encompass a skilled craftsperson who creates intricate designs and figures through the art of whittling.