Whittle (n.)

  1. English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)

    [ Syn: whittle , frank whittle , sir frank whittle ]

    whittle (v.)

  1. cut small bits or pare shavings from; whittle a piece of wood

    [ Syn: pare ]

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