whittle away

/ˌwɪdl əˌweɪ/
/ˌhwɪdl əˌweɪ/
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Other forms: whittled away; whittling away; whittles away

Definitions of whittle away
  1. verb
    cut away in small pieces
    synonyms: wear away, whittle down
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    type of:
    damage
    inflict damage upon
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