shihvek
shihvek is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘wedge’.
Meaning
wedge
Pronunciation
Sound out shihvek letter by letter:
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- ihɪi as in 'bit'
- vvv as in 'van'
- eɛe as in 'bet'
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering