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slivery

/ˈslɪv.ər.i/

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adjective

/ˈslɪv.ər.i/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'гладкий или скользкий, как щепка'; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'smooth or slippery like a sliver'; rarely used in modern English.

  1. Resembling or containing splintersC2formal

    Having the quality of being like a splinter, or containing sharp, slender fragments, especially of wood.

    ruЗанозистый

    • The old wooden bench had a slivery surface that caught on her clothes.
    • He carefully handled the slivery piece of broken timber.
    • The floorboards were old and slivery, making it risky to walk barefoot.

    Synonymssplintery