Skive

Skive is a term with several distinct meanings in English and geography.

As a verb, skive means to avoid work or duties, especially in informal British English. To skive off is to shirk or delay tasks, often used in school or workplace contexts. The expression conveys a casual or nonchalant attitude toward obligation.

As a noun, skive is used in leatherworking and related crafts to describe a thin slice or shaved edge of material. Skiving is the process of thinning or beveling the edge of leather to reduce bulk, improve flexibility, or prepare for stitching. A skive knife or skiving tool is used to perform the cut. Skived pieces or sections are common in the production of belts, wallets, and other items that require smooth, tapered edges. The term can also apply to similar thinning operations on other materials, such as vinyl or synthetic fabrics.

Geographically, Skive refers to a town in the Central Denmark Region and the seat of Skive Municipality. It lies on the Skive Fjord and serves as the administrative center of the municipality. The name is also used for the municipality itself, which encompasses surrounding communities and rural areas.