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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Skive

· IPA /ˈskaɪv/
01 n. The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
  1. 1.
    The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
02 v. t. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
  1. 1.
    To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).