Definition of Sliver
Sliver
sliv·er
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(noun)
a thin or narrow piece of something that has been split or cut off from a larger whole, especially a long piece that has been peeled or torn off like a splinter;
e.g. He cut himself a sliver of pie to eat for dessert. There was a sliver of wood sticking out from the leg of the table.
(noun)
a small piece or amount of something, a scrap or a particle, often used figuratively;
e.g. They haven't found even a sliver of proof to show that she is guilty.
(verb)
to cut something into small and thin/narrow pieces, especially to do this to food;
e.g. You can sliver some almonds and sprinkle them over the cake when serving it.
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