Carving a Piece of Wood by Shaving It Down

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Medieval Times, Group 222, Puzzle 3 (Catholic Reformation).

Question is: Carving a Piece of Wood by Shaving It Down

and the answer is: WHITTLING

Word Meaning:

WHITTLING — present participle and gerund of whittle

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