Sliver

v. t. [imp. & p. p. SLIVERED; p. pr. & vb. n. SLIVERING.] [Prov. Eng. slīve, A-S. slifan, to split, cleave.] To cut or divide into long, thin pieces, or into very small pieces; to cut or rend lengthwise; as, to sliver wood. They'll sliver thee like a turnip. W. Scott.

n. 1. A long piece cut or rent off, or a piece cut or rent lengthwise. Shak. 2. A light ribbon, or twist of cotton, wool, &c., to be formed into a thread. Simmonds.