Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
splinter
noun/verb
/ˈsplɪn.tər/
Definition
A small, thin piece that has broken off from something larger.
Examples
- She stepped on a splinter while walking barefoot on the wooden deck.
- He needed to splinter the wood into smaller pieces for the fire.
Meaning
Splinter refers to a tiny fragment that has come from a bigger object, commonly wood or other materials, often resulting from cracking or breaking.
Synonyms
- Shard
- Fragment
- Sliver
- Piece
