Sliver Meaning in English
word
ˈsɫɪvɝ
SLIV-er
ˈslɪv.əː
SLIV-uh
Definition
A very thin, narrow piece that has been cut or broken off from something larger, often wood, glass, or food.
Usage & Nuances
'Sliver' is mainly used for very thin or tiny fragments, often with the idea of sharpness (like a wood splinter) or delicacy (a sliver of cheese). Common collocations: 'a sliver of wood', 'a sliver of glass', 'a sliver of cake'. Don't confuse with 'splinter' (usually just wood).
Spanish: astilla - tajada finaPortuguese (BR): lasca - fatia fina - lasquinhaPortuguese (PT): lasca - fatia finaChinese (Simplified): 细长条 - 薄片Chinese (Traditional): 細長條 - 薄片Hindi: पतला टुकड़ाArabic: شظية - قطعة رفيعةBengali: পাতলা টুকরা - সরু ফালিRussian: осколок - щепка - тонкая полоскаJapanese: 薄片 - かけらVietnamese: mảnh nhỏ - lát mỏngKorean: 얇은 조각 - 가느다란 조각Turkish: ince dilim - kıymık - parçaUrdu: باریک ٹکڑا - چھوٹا ٹکڑاIndonesian: mảnh nhỏ - lát mỏng
Example Sentences
He got a sliver of wood in his finger.
basic
She ate only a small sliver of cake.
basic
A sliver of glass fell on the floor.
basic
Could I have just a sliver of cheese with my crackers?
natural
There was just a sliver of moonlight coming through the window.
natural
Don't worry—it's just a tiny sliver, it will come out with tweezers.
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