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whittle
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. reducir poco a poco
The exorbitant cost of living in San Francisco is whittling away at our savings.El exorbitante costo de la vida en San Francisco está reduciendo poco a poco nuestros ahorros.
b. ir reduciendo
After the merger, it will be necessary to whittle down expenses.Después de la fusión, será necesario ir reduciendo poco a poco los gastos.
3. (to sharpen)
a. sacar punta a
With a jackknife, whittle one of the ends to a point.Con una navaja, sácale punta a uno los extremos.
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