slivering

present participle of sliver
as in slicing
to cut into long slender pieces carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry

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  • Studying the inner structure of a cactus usually involves slicing the column into pieces, then adding weights to different sections.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Let cool in dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
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  • Remove the skin, and rinse before chopping.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Finely chopping and cooking firm vegetables helps.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Slivering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slivering. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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