SPLINTER

/ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. noun a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal. — synonyms: sliver
  2. verb withdraw from an organization or communion. — synonyms: secede, break_away
  3. verb divide into slivers or splinters. — synonyms: sliver
  4. verb break up into splinters or slivers. — synonyms: sliver

Examples

  • “The tall tree splintered during the storm.”
  • “His third kick splintered the door.”
  • “The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree.”

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