Answer: whittle

AnswerCrossword Clue
WHITTLEShape with a knife
WHITTLEReduce, with "down"
WHITTLEDo a little woodworking
WHITTLEReduce gradually, with "down"
WHITTLECut wood.
WHITTLE"... While You Work," woodcarver's song
WHITTLEYolk surrounder
WHITTLECarve
WHITTLESculpt, in a way
whittleto shave or cut bits from
whittleto cut, trim, or shape (wood) bit by bit with a knife
whittleto reduce
whittleto whittle wood