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- pronunciation:
- splIn
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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noun |
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A splinter is a small sharp bit of wood or other hard material that is broken off from a bigger piece.
I got a splinter of wood in my foot and it really hurt. I was so glad when my mom pulled it out. |
| related words: |
chip |
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verb |
| inflections: |
splinters, splintering, splintered |
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When something splinters, it breaks into very small, sharp pieces.
The picture fell off the wall, and the glass over it splintered.- synonyms:
- shatter
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| related words: |
break, shatter, smash |
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