Associations to the word «Skiving»

Wiktionary

SKIVE, noun. The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
SKIVE, verb. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
SKIVE, verb. (British) To avoid one's lessons or, sometimes, work. Chiefly at school or university.
SKIVE OFF, verb. (UK) (informal) To skive; to play truant; to slack off.

Dictionary definition

SKIVE, verb. Remove the surface of; "skive leather".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras