Shive is a term used to describe a small piece of wood or other material sticking out of a surface. Some synonyms for shive include splinter, shard, fragment, sliver, and chip. These terms can be used interchangeably to describe a small, sharp, or pointed object that can cause injury if not handled carefully. While shive is typically used to describe small pieces of wood protruding from lumber, splinter and shard are often used to describe fragments of glass or metal. Sliver and chip are more general terms that can refer to small pieces of any material, including wood, metal, or plastic.