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Vocabulary Entry
splinters
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Small, sharp pieces that have broken off from a larger object.
Example Sentences
"I stepped on a splinter from the wooden floor."
"She found splinters in her hand after working with the rough wood."
"The children's toys were littered with splinters from the damaged furniture."
V
verb
To break or cause to break into smaller, sharp pieces.
Example Sentences
"Be careful not to splinter the board when you're cutting it."
"The rock will splinter if you hit it with enough force."
"He managed to splinter the wood into perfect size for the fire."