Slivers are tiny pieces or fragments of a larger object, usually thin and small in size. There are several synonyms for slivers, each with their own unique nuance. Splinters, for example, refers specifically to small pieces of wood or other materials that have broken off due to friction or pressure. Shards, on the other hand, typically refers to broken pieces of glass, pottery, or other fragile materials. Slices and strips refer to flat pieces that have been cut or peeled from a larger object. Finally, shavings are long, thin strips that have been removed from a surface through the use of a tool like a wood plane.