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sliver

 

[ ˈslɪvər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

metal

A small, thin, narrow piece of something, especially metal.

Synonyms

chip, shard, splinter

Examples of usage

  • A sliver of silver
  • She got a sliver of wood stuck in her finger.
Context #2 | Verb

cut

To cut or split into small, thin, narrow pieces.

Synonyms

chop, cut, slice

Examples of usage

  • She slivered the carrots for the salad.
  • He slivered the wood with a sharp knife.

Translations

Translations of the word "sliver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lascas

🇮🇳 छोटा टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Splitter

🇮🇩 serpihan

🇺🇦 скалка

🇵🇱 drzazga

🇯🇵 破片 (はへん)

🇫🇷 écharde

🇪🇸 astilla

🇹🇷 kıymık

🇰🇷 조각

🇸🇦 شظية

🇨🇿 tříska

🇸🇰 trieska

🇨🇳 碎片 (suìpiàn)

🇸🇮 drobec

🇮🇸 flís

🇰🇿 жоңқа

🇬🇪 ნაფლეთი

🇦🇿 qırıntı

🇲🇽 astilla

Word origin

The word 'sliver' originated in Middle English from the Old English word 'slifer', meaning a splinter or fragment. Over time, the meaning expanded to include small, thin pieces of various materials. The use of 'sliver' in the context of metal dates back to the 14th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,640, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.