n. [ Cf. Icel. skīfa a shaving, slice, E. shive, sheave. ] The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the facets of the gem. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of (hides or leather). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. Skewer, Shiver a fragment. ] 1. An inferior quality of leather, made of split sheepskin, tanned by immersion in sumac, and dyed. It is used for hat linings, pocketbooks, bookbinding, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The cutting tool or machine used in splitting leather or skins, as sheepskins. [ 1913 Webster ]