Sliver and Shear

Sliver

Sliver verb - To cut into long slender pieces.
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Shear and sliver are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shear" instead a verb "Sliver".

Nearby Words: slivered, slivering

Shear

Shear verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Sliver and shear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sliver" instead a verb "Shear".

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing
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