Definition of sliver
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Examples of sliver in a Sentence
I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger.
Origin and Etymology of sliver
Middle English slivere, from sliven to slice off, from Old English -slīfan; akin to Old English -slǣfan to cut
First Known Use: 14th century
Examples of sliver in a Sentence
carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry
1605
First Known Use of sliver
1605
SLIVER Defined for English Language Learners
sliver
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: a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something larger
sliver
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: to cut or break (something) into small, thin pieces
SLIVER Defined for Kids
Definition of sliver for Students
slivered
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: to cut or form into long slender pieces
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