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Vocabulary Entry
splintering
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To break or cause to break into smaller or sharp pieces.
Example Sentences
"She accidentally splintered the wooden chair when she leaned back too hard."
"The ice splintered apart under the weight of the heavy snow."
"If you don't handle the glass carefully, it might splinter and create sharp shards."
N
noun
A small, thin piece that has been broken off from a larger object.
Example Sentences
"He stepped on a splinter from the old wooden deck."
"The carpenter found a splinter in the wood and removed it carefully."
"After the accident, she found a splinter embedded in her finger."
A
adjective
Describing something that has or resembles splinters.
Example Sentences
"The splintering wood made it difficult to find a smooth edge."
"He wore splintering gloves to protect his hands while working."
"The splintering bark of the old tree gave it a rugged appearance."