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Vocabulary Entry
sliver
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A thin, narrow piece or slice of something.
Example Sentences
"She took a sliver of cake from the tray."
"A sliver of light came through the crack in the door."
"He noticed a sliver of glass on the floor."
V
verb
To cut or break into thin pieces.
Example Sentences
"Please sliver the vegetables before adding them to the stir fry."
"He expertly slivered the chocolate for the dessert."
"The chef will sliver the onions for the salad."