whittlings
Knife-made wood curls
Whittlings are the thin shavings or small pieces of wood cut away when whittling—carving wood with a knife.
The word usually appears in contexts where the scraps themselves matter: whittlings littered the porch floor, he brushed the whittlings from his lap.
Occasionally used figuratively for remnants or scraps left over from any process of reduction.
Spiraling hair sections
- sliversThin, sharp fragments
- chipsThin fried slices
- paringsTrimmed-off outer bits
- scrapsSmall remaining pieces
splinters · flakes · fragments · shreds · bits · pieces · ribbons · spirals
curls
Spiraling hair sections
scraps · splinters · flakes · fragments · shreds · bits · pieces · ribbons · spirals · strips
knife
Sharp cutting utensil
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- pocketknifeFolding blade with handle
- carvingShaping by cutting away
woodwork · handmade · artisan · skill · dexterity · patience · technique · folk art · pastime · hobby
figurine
Small ornamental sculpture
whistle · bird · animal · chain · walking stick · letter opener · ornament · miniature · keepsake · trinket
- whittling knifeSmall blade for woodcarving