To reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off.
To trim the hoof of a horse.
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.
To sharpen a pencil.
To reduce or gradually eliminate something (such as a debt).
To cut or shape wood with a knife.
To make eager or excited; to excite with liquor; to inebriate.
A knife; especially, a pocket knife, sheath knife, or clasp knife.