sliver

• Substantivo que designa um pedaço pequeno, fino e afiado ou lasca, geralmente de madeira, vidro ou metal, que foi cortado ou quebrado de um objeto maior.

A noun referring to a small, thin, sharp piece or fragment, often of wood, glass, or metal, that has been shaved or broken off from a larger object.

1. Small sharp pieceB1formal

   A small, thin, and often sharp piece of material, such as wood, glass, or metal, that has broken off from a larger object.

   Lasca

   • He got a sliver of glass stuck in his finger.
   • She carefully removed the wooden sliver from her hand.
   • A tiny metal sliver flew off when he hit the nail.

   Sinônimoschipfragmentshardspallsplinter

2. Thin fragment or sliceB1formal

   A thin, narrow piece or fragment that has been cut, shaved, or broken off from something, especially wood.

   Lasca ou fatia fina

   • He shaved a thin sliver of wood from the plank.
   • She offered me a sliver of cake.
   • A sliver of moonlight shone through the curtain.

   Sinônimoschipfragmentparingscrapshardshredslithersplinter

• Verbo que significa cortar ou quebrar em pedaços finos e pequenos, lascas ou fragmentos.

A verb meaning to cut or break into thin, small pieces or splinters.

1. Divide into sliversB2formal

   To cut or break something into thin, small pieces or splinters.

   Cortar em lascas finas

   • She carefully slivered the almonds for the cake.
   • The carpenter slivered the wood to create kindling.
   • He slivered the garlic cloves before adding them to the pan.

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2. Break into splintersB2formal

   To break apart into thin, sharp fragments, often unintentionally.

   Estilhaçar-se

   • The old wooden board slivered when he hit it with a hammer.
   • The glass slivered into tiny pieces upon impact.
   • The dry branch slivered as it snapped under the weight.

   Sinônimosfragmentshattershiversplinter

3. Form into sliversB2formal

   To shape or create something into thin, elongated pieces.

   Cortar em lascas finas

   • The machine slivered the plastic into thin strips.
   • She slivered the cheese for the salad.
   • The artisan slivered the metal to create decorative accents.

   Sinônimosshaveshredslicesplinter