First Known Use: 14th century
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1sliver
noun sliv·er \ˈsli-vər, 2 is usually ˈslī-\
: a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something larger
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: an untwisted strand or rope of textile fiber produced by a carding or combing machine and ready for drawing, roving, or spinning
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Origin of SLIVER
Middle English slivere, from sliven to slice off, from Old English -slīfan; akin to Old English -slǣfan to cut
2sliver
verb sliv·er \ˈsli-vər\
: to cut or break (something) into small, thin pieces
sliv·eredsliv·er·ing \ˈsli-və-riŋ, ˈsliv-riŋ\
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transitive verb
intransitive verb
: to become split into slivers
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First Known Use of SLIVER
1605
SLIVER Defined for Kids
1sliver
noun sliv·er \ˈsli-vər\
Definition of SLIVER for Kids
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: a long slender piece of something cut or torn off : splinter <I have a sliver of wood in my finger.>
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: a small amount <a sliver of moon> <a sliver of doubt>
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verb
sliv·eredsliv·er·ing
Definition of SLIVER for Kids
: to cut or form into long slender pieces
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