Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shive
noun
/ʃɪv/
Definition
A shive is a piece or fragment of something, specifically referring to a thin slice, segment, or the act of splitting.
Examples
- The farmer used a shive of wheat to demonstrate the process of threshing.
- She carefully cut a shive of the loaf to test its freshness.
Meaning
The term is often used in agricultural contexts, particularly in relation to the separation of grain from chaff, or to describe any small, thin slice of material.
Synonyms
- slice
- fragment
- piece
