'Skive' definitions:
Definition of 'skive'
(from WordNet)
verb
Remove the surface of; "skive leather"
Definition of 'Skive'
From: GCIDE
- Skive \Skive\, n. [Cf. Icel. sk[imac]fa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave.] The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Skive'
From: GCIDE
- Skive \Skive\, v. t. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather). [1913 Webster]