"slivercasting" meaning in All languages combined

See slivercasting on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of sliver + broadcasting Etymology templates: {{blend|en|sliver|broadcasting}} Blend of sliver + broadcasting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} slivercasting (uncountable)
  1. The delivery of video programming targeted at specialized niche audiences. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-slivercasting-en-noun-6gG22zDy Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English blends: 49 51 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 90 10

Verb [English]

Etymology: Blend of sliver + broadcasting Etymology templates: {{blend|en|sliver|broadcasting}} Blend of sliver + broadcasting Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} slivercasting
  1. present participle and gerund of slivercast Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: slivercast
    Sense id: en-slivercasting-en-verb-l9rEjAtd Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 49 51

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