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sliver Definition and Meaning in English (sliver definition)

noun
Synonyms:splintershardfragment
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Sliver definition: A small, thin, narrow piece of something, especially wood, glass, or food, that has been cut or broken off a larger piece.

Definitions of Sliver

  1. 1noun

    A small, thin, narrow piece of something, especially wood, glass, or food, that has been cut or broken off a larger piece.

  2. 2verb

    To cut or break (something) into small, thin pieces.

Example Sentences

casual

“She carefully removed a sliver of glass from her finger.”

casual

“He slivered the almonds for the cake.”

casual

“Only a sliver of moonlight pierced through the clouds.”

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past tenseslivered
present participleslivering

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Sliver definition: A small, thin, narrow piece of something, especially wood, glass, or food, that has been cut or broken off a larger piece.
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'Sliver' translates to 'sliver' in English. Sliver definition: A small, thin, narrow piece of something, especially wood, glass, or food, that has been cut or broken off a larger piece.
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