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skiving

/ˈskaɪvɪŋ/ /ˈskaɪvɪŋ/
noun
GeneralTextile
  1. 1 deri inceltme, kenar inceltme uncountable

Definition (English)

The process of thinning leather edges, usually for folding.

Example Sentences

  1. Skiving is essential for making neat folds.
    Deri inceltme, düzgün katlamalar yapmak için gereklidir.
  2. The craftsman used a skiving knife.
    Zanaatkar bir deri inceltme bıçağı kullandı.
Informal
  1. 1 kaytarma, okul kırma uncountable

Definition (English)

The act of avoiding work or school when you should be there.

Example Sentences

  1. There was a lot of skiving in the office on Friday afternoons.
    Ofiste cuma öğleden sonraları epey kaytarma olurdu.
  2. He got a warning from his boss for skiving.
    Kaytarmaktan dolayı patronundan uyarı aldı.

Collocations

skiving knife