whittle
verb (used with object)
to cut, trim, or shape (a stick, piece of wood, etc.) by carving off bits with a knife.
will have whittled
-
future perfectof whittle.future perfect
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Steelmen expect that they will be operating between 70% to 80% of capacity until late May, when buyers will have whittled away their new inventories.
From Time Magazine Archive
