释义 |
skiv·er I. \ˈskivə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: origin unknown dialect : skewer II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : skewer, impale III. \ˈskīvə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: skive (I) + -er 1. : a thin soft leather made of the grain side of a split sheepskin, usually tanned in sumac and dyed, and used for hat linings, pocketbooks, and bookbindings 2. : one that skives: as a. : a cutting tool a machine uses in splitting leather or skins b. : a worker who bevels or pares leather, rubber, or fiber parts so that they will form a smooth joint |