Definition

A person who carves shapes or figures from wood by cutting away small pieces.

Example

The whittler spent hours creating intricate designs from blocks of wood.

Conversation

I saw a guy at the park who was a really good whittler.

Oh really? What was he making?

He was carving a small animal from a piece of wood.

That's impressive! I wish I could be a skilled whittler like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whittler → The word 'whittler' is derived from 'whittle' (from Old English 'hwitlan', meaning to cut or carve) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A whittler is a person who cuts or carves wood, typically into shapes or figures.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'cutting' ('whittle') wood and the '-er' indicating a person doing that action. A whittler is someone who carves or shapes wood.

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