Slivers Meaning in English
word · lemma: sliver
Definition
Thin, narrow pieces that have been cut, split, or broken from something, usually wood, glass, food, or other materials.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to small, thin pieces that are easily broken off or cut from a larger object. Most common with 'wood slivers' (splinters), 'slivers of cheese', or 'slivers of glass'. The word is somewhat formal; in everyday speech, 'splinters' is used for wood.
Example Sentences
There were slivers of glass all over the floor.
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Be careful—you might get slivers from that old wood.
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She cut the carrots into thin slivers for the salad.
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All it took was one careless step, and he got slivers in his foot.
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She added a few slivers of ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
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The moonlight came through the window in thin slivers across the floor.
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