What does SHIVE mean?

Shive

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A thin piece of wood or other material, especially one that is split off from a larger piece.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃaɪv/; UK: /ʃaɪv/

Origin and Usage: The word "shive" originated in Middle English from the Old English word "scīfe," meaning a slice or piece. It was originally used to refer to a thin piece of wood or other material that was split off from a larger piece. Today, "shive" is still used to refer to a small, thin piece of wood or other material, but it is also used in the brewing industry to refer to a piece of wood that is used to plug the hole in a cask.

Synonyms: Sliver, Splinter, Chip, Flake

Related Words: Chive, Shiva, Shive

Example Sentences:

• He carefully removed the shive from the cask.
• A shive of wood flew off as he split the log with an axe.
• The carpenter used a shive to smooth the rough edge of the board.