skive

• Sich vor der Arbeit oder einer Verpflichtung drücken, oft indem man sich krank meldet oder unerlaubt fernbleibt.

A verb used to indicate the act of avoiding work or responsibility, often by pretending to be ill or by taking unauthorized time off.

1. Remove the surface ofC1formal

   To cut or shave off a thin layer from the surface of a material, such as leather or rubber.

   Oberfläche abschaben

   • The craftsman skived the leather to make it thinner.
   • He skived the rubber to create a smoother edge.
   • The technician skived the surface of the material for better adhesion.

   Synonymeparepeelshaveslicetrim

   Antonymecoatcoversurface