1sliv·er 
/ˈslɪvɚ/ noun
plural sliv·ers /ˈslɪvɚ/ noun [count] : a small, thin piece that has been cut, torn, or broken from something larger — often + of ▪ My son has a sliver [=splinter] of wood in his finger. ▪ Just a sliver [=a very thin slice] of cake for me, please. — often used figuratively ▪ A sliver of light peeked through the curtains. ▪ a sliver of hope
