1. the act of avoiding work or responsibility, especially by staying away without permission
Usage: British informal
2. the process of cutting or paring thin layers from leather or other materials
Usage: technical

1. to avoid work or responsibility, especially by staying away without permission
Usage: British informal; present participle of ‘skive’

Examples

• He was caught skiving off school again.
• The teacher noticed several students skiving during the exam period.
• Skiving became a serious problem at the factory.
• She spent the afternoon skiving instead of attending the meeting.
• The leather skiving process requires precise tools.
• Proper skiving ensures the leather pieces fit together smoothly.