What is another word for Shive?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈa͡ɪv] (IPA)

Shive is a term used to describe a small piece of wood or other material sticking out of a surface. Some synonyms for shive include splinter, shard, fragment, sliver, and chip. These terms can be used interchangeably to describe a small, sharp, or pointed object that can cause injury if not handled carefully. While shive is typically used to describe small pieces of wood protruding from lumber, splinter and shard are often used to describe fragments of glass or metal. Sliver and chip are more general terms that can refer to small pieces of any material, including wood, metal, or plastic.

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What are the hypernyms for Shive?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shive

Finally in 1898 a party sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Club, of Colorado, and comprising Owen, Bishop Franklin S. Spalding, John Shive, and Frank Petersen, on August 11 discovered the traverse which, 700 feet beneath the summit, leads around the northwest face and so opens up a clear route to the top.
"Grand Teton [Wyoming] National Park"
United States Dept. of the Interior

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