Definition

A person who cuts fish into thin pieces or slices.

Example

The sliverer prepared the fish for the sushi restaurant by slicing it carefully.

Conversation

Have you ever met a sliverer before?

No, what exactly does a sliverer do?

They are the ones who expertly cut and prepare fish for cooking.

That sounds like a really specialized skill!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sliverer → The word is derived from 'sliver' (from Middle English *sliveren*, meaning to split or tear) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A sliverer is a person who splits or tears something into slivers or thin pieces.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'splits' ('sliveren') something into 'thin pieces' — that's what a sliverer does.

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