Noun
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger. Verb
carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry
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Noun
Moonless nights are best because a moon much larger than a sliver can produce enough light to drown out the aurora.—Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2024 There is a glimmer of hope and a sliver of space on the ballot this year.—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 May 2024
Verb
Edmonton made it 3-0 and mashed the mute button on the home fans when McDavid from an extreme side angle somehow slivered the puck by Sergei Bobrovsky.—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 June 2024 Each bite is loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, and slivered almonds.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sliver
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English slivere, from sliven to slice off, from Old English -slīfan; akin to Old English -slǣfan to cut
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