Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flinders
noun
/ˈflɪndərz/
Definition
Small pieces or fragments of something, typically referring to the shavings or splinters produced from cutting or breaking materials.
Examples
- A woodworker swept up the flinders left behind after shaping the furniture.
- Be careful not to step on the glass flinders scattered across the floor.
- The rock cliff crumbled, sending flinders tumbling down the slope.
Meaning
The term ‘flinders’ describes the tiny detritus that can accumulate when larger items are worked on or deteriorate.
Synonyms
- shavings
- splinters
- fragments
- chips
