Pronunciation: /ˈslɪvər/
noun a small, thin piece of something, especially wood or metal
A1 I found a sliver of glass on the floor.
A2 She only ate a sliver of cake at the party.
B1 There was a sliver of hope that the project would be successful.
B2 The artist used a sliver of silver paint to add detail to the painting.
C1 The sliver of sunlight streaming through the window illuminated the room.
C2 The detective found a sliver of evidence that led to the arrest of the suspect.
verb to cut or split into small, thin pieces
A1 She slivered the cucumber for the salad.
A2 The chef slivered the garlic cloves to add flavor to the dish.
B1 He carefully slivered the wood to create a small sculpture.
B2 The artist slivered the metal to form intricate designs for the jewelry.
C1 The skilled craftsman slivered the marble with precision to create a beautiful statue.
C2 The master carpenter slivered the rare wood to construct a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture.
formal The jeweler carefully cut a sliver of gold to create a delicate necklace.
informal I only need a sliver of cake, I'm trying to watch my calories.
slang I'll just take a sliver of your fries, thanks.
figurative He felt a sliver of doubt creeping into his mind as he considered the risky plan.
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