shive

Meanings

• Noun

  A sharp implement used for scraping or cleaning.

  - "He used a shive to clean the barn."
  - "The farmer's hands were calloused from using a shive."

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Synonyms

boon , shove , shank

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Variants

List of all variants of shive that leads to same result
shibah , shiva , shivah , shivahs , shivas , shive , shives

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English sive, shive, probably from Old Norse skifja, to split or divide.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'shive' is rarely used in modern English.

2. In Old English, 'shive' meant 'to divide' or 'to split'.

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How to Memorize "shive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sharp tool used for scraping or cleaning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shive' with the idea of a sharp tool used for cleaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sharp Implement Vital for Cleaning' to remember the word 'shive'.

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