What does "skive" mean?
Skive: The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.
Additional senses
- 2.To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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