pair of scissors vs whittle

pair of scissors

noun
  • A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed 

whittle

noun
  • A knife; especially, a pocket knife, sheath knife, or clasp knife. 

verb
  • To cut or shape wood with a knife. 

  • To reduce or gradually eliminate something (such as a debt). 

  • To make eager or excited; to excite with liquor; to inebriate. 

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