What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
skelf
Example
I got a skelf in my finger while working with the wooden fence. [skelf: noun]
Example
She tried to remove the skelf from her foot with tweezers. [skelf: noun]
sliver
Example
He accidentally broke a sliver off the edge of the mirror. [sliver: noun]
Example
She carefully removed the sliver of glass from her hand. [sliver: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sliver is more commonly used than skelf in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between skelf and sliver?
Both skelf and sliver are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
