intransitive verb. To avoid work or duty; shirk.

transitive verb. To cut thin layers off (leather or rubber, for example); pare.

To turn up the eyes.

noun. In gem-cutting, same as diamond-wheel .

In leather manufacturing and lapidary-work, to shave, scarf, or pare off; grind away (superfluous substance).

noun. The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.

transitive verb. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).

noun. The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem.

verb. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather).

verb. To avoid one's lessons or, sometimes, work. Chiefly at school or university.

verb. remove the surface of

"After his family moved from a home close to Parkhead to a flat near Ibrox, Dalglish befriended a young Rangers player called Alex Miller and it was not unknown for him to skive off school in order to hang around the club before cadging favours from a senior pro."

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