splinter Synonyms
splinter Meaning
splinter (n)
a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
splinter (v)
withdraw from an organization or communion
divide into slivers or splinters
break up into splinters or slivers
splinter Sentence Examples
- The sharp splinter pricked her finger, causing her to yelp in pain.
- The wooden splinter lodged deeply in his hand, requiring medical attention.
- The thorn left a tiny splinter in her skin, causing discomfort and irritation.
- The glass shard shattered into countless splinters, sending them flying in all directions.
- The splinters in the old table were a hazard, waiting to puncture an unsuspecting hand.
- The nail had a small splinter that threatened to break off if it was not removed.
- The splinters from the broken mirror were everywhere, making it difficult to walk barefoot.
- The splinter in his toe became infected, resulting in a painful swelling and redness.
- The surgeon carefully removed the splinter using sterile tweezers and antiseptic.
- The splinters in the fence were a constant annoyance, constantly catching on clothing and causing scratches.
FAQs About the word splinter
a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal, withdraw from an organization or communion, divide into slivers or splinters, break up into splinters or slive
sliver,chip, shard, flake, fragment, particle, disc, bit, part, spall
slab, chunk, lump, chunk, slab, lump,hunk, hunk,
The sharp splinter pricked her finger, causing her to yelp in pain.
The wooden splinter lodged deeply in his hand, requiring medical attention.
The thorn left a tiny splinter in her skin, causing discomfort and irritation.
The glass shard shattered into countless splinters, sending them flying in all directions.
