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sliver a loose strand or fibre obtained by carding sliver [′sliv·ər] (materials) A piece of propellant grain of triangular cross section which remains unburned when the web of multiperforated grains has been burned through. (metallurgy) A thin, elongated fragment of metal that has been rolled onto the surface of the parent metal and is attached by only one end. (textiles) A round, untwisted strand of fiber removed from the carding or combing machine and used to spin yarn. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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