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slivering


Meanings
  • Verb

    The action of cutting food into thin slices.

    - "He skillfully slivered the ham."
    - "Slivering the onions for the soup takes time."

Variants
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sliver , slivered , slivering , slivers
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to cut into thin slices' or 'to cut into thin strips'. Derived from the Old English word 'sleorian', which means 'to cut' or 'to slice'.


Trivia
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  1. Slivering is a common technique used in Japanese cuisine, particularly in sushi and sashimi.

  2. Slivering onions is a common technique used to reduce their pungency and make them more palatable in savory dishes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dicing: Another method of cutting food into small pieces, typically into cubes or squares.

  2. Chopping: Another method of cutting food into small pieces, typically into larger pieces than dicing or slivering.


Culture
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In literature, slivering is often used to describe the preparation of food, particularly in historical or period pieces. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the thinning or slicing down of something, such as an argument or a budget.

How to Memorize "slivering"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine slicing a ripe tomato into thin slices using a sharp knife.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'slivering' with the image of a chef skillfully cutting vegetables into thin slices.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Slicing, Layer by Layer, In Vegetables, Essentially' (SLIVE) to help memorize the word 'slivering'.


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