Meaning of 'splinter'

Find the meaning of the word ‘splinter’

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Meaning of ‘splinter’

4 definitions found.

splinter

noun

a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal

Example: "They got a splinter in their finger."

Synonyms: sliver

verb

break up into splinters or slivers

Example: "The wood splintered"

Synonyms: sliver

verb

divide into slivers or splinters

Synonyms: sliver

verb

withdraw from an organization or communion

Synonyms: break away secede

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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