word
Splinter
SPLIH-ntur
/ˈsplɪntɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
splinter
Dictionary meaning
A small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal.
Examples
- They got a splinter in their finger.
- The wood splintered.
Synonyms: sliver
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