whittle whittle /ˈhwɪtəl/

verb

1. Cut small bits or pare shavings from  ( pare , whittle )
   cut small bits or pare shavings from
    Whittle a piece of wood
   whittle a piece of wood
   

 Whittle

noun

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