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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
skive
    v 1: remove the surface of; "skive leather"

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Skive \Skive\, v. t.
   To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or
   leather).
   [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]

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