slivery
/ˈslɪvəri/
adjective
- Consisting of or resembling small, thin pieces; splintery.
- The old wooden floor was rough and slivery.
- The slivery texture of the bamboo mat irritated her skin.
- Be careful with that broken glass; it's very slivery.
- Tending to break or split into slivers.
- She avoided the slivery branches while hiking.
- This type of pine is slivery and not good for carving.
- The dry, slivery wood snapped easily in his hands.
Synonyms
Antonyms