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sliver
/ˈslɪvə(r)/
noun
odłamek
Also
drzazga(f)skrawek(m)
Definition
A small, thin, often pointed piece that has been broken, cut, or torn off something larger.
Examples
She found a sliver of glass in her shoe.
Znalazła odłamek szkła w bucie.
Only a sliver of moon was visible in the night sky.
Na nocnym niebie widoczny był tylko skrawek księżyca.
Collocations
sliver of hopesliver of lightsliver of wood
verb
rozszczepiać
Also
rozdrabniać
Definition
To break or cut something into small, thin pieces.
Examples
The old wood began to sliver as it dried out.
Stare drewno zaczęło się rozszczepiać, gdy wyschło.
He carefully slivered the almonds for the cake.
Ostrożnie rozdrabniał migdały do ciasta.
Collocations
sliver offsliver into pieces
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