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Definition of splintering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
objectssmall sharp piece broken off from a larger object
- He removed a splintering from his finger carefully.
2.
groupsdivision of a group into smaller factions
- The splintering of the party led to new groups.
3.
fragmentationRare process of breaking into sharp fragmentsRare
- The splintering of the glass was sudden.
Adjective
1.
causing breakagecausing to break into small sharp fragments
- The splintering impact of the hammer shattered the glass.
2.
metaphoricalcausing division or fragmentation
- The splintering group struggled to find common ground.
Images of splintering
small sharp piece broken off from a larger object
Origin of splintering
English, splint (a thin piece of wood)
Examples of splintering in a sentence
A splintering from the broken glass was stuck in his foot. The splintering within the organization caused chaos. There was a splintering of opinions among the members. The splintering of the wood was dangerous. Splintering occurred when the ceramic hit the floor. The splintering wood posed a hazard.
The splintering effect of the explosion was devastating. The splintering debate left the community divided. Her splintering comments fractured the team's unity.
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- French:écharde, fracturant, ...
- German:Splitter, zersplitternd, ...
- Italian:scheggia, frantumante, ...
- Spanish:astilla, rompedor, ...
- Portuguese:lasca, fragmentador, ...
- Chinese:碎片, 碎裂的, ...
- Japanese:破片, 粉砕する, ...
- Arabic:شَظِيَّة, مُشَظِّي, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹץ, מְנַפֵּץ, ...
- Russian:осколок, разбивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:скалка, розщеплюючий, ...
- Hindi:कांटा, किरचों में बाँटने वाला, ...
Definition of splinter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fragmentsmall sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal
- She got a splinter in her finger.
2.
breakaway groupgroup that breaks away from a larger organization
- The splinter group formed their own political party.
3.
gamesTECH. double-jump bid indicating shortage in bridgeTECH.
- He made a splinter bid to show his hand.
Verb
1.
breakagetr./intr. break into long sharp fragmentstr./intr.
- The glass splintered into pieces.
2.
separationintr. withdraw from a larger groupintr.
- A faction splintered from the main organization.
3.
divisiontr./intr. Rare divide into smaller factionstr./intr. Rare
- The party splintered into several groups.
Images of splinter
small sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal
Expressions with splinter
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break away from a larger group or structure
A faction splintered off from the main party.
small group that leaves a larger group or organization
The splinter group formed after the vote.
Origin of splinter
Middle Dutch, splinter (a thin piece of wood)
Examples of splinter in a sentence
A splinter of glass was stuck in her foot. A splinter faction emerged from the main union. The splinter group held a separate meeting. His splinter bid surprised everyone at the table. She used a splinter to indicate her weak suit. The wood splintered under pressure.
The bone splintered upon impact. The group splintered into several smaller parties. Some members decided to splinter off and form a new club. The community splintered over the new policy. The coalition splintered after the disagreement.
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- French:écharde, éclater, ...
- German:Splitter, zersplittern, ...
- Italian:scheggia, scheggiare, ...
- Spanish:astilla, astillar, ...
- Portuguese:farpinha, estilhaçar, ...
- Chinese:碎片, 裂成, ...
- Japanese:とげ, 粉々に砕ける, ...
- Arabic:شَظِيَّة, تَشَظَّى, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרֶץ, לְהִתְנַפֵּץ לְרַסִּיסִים, ...
- Russian:заноза, расщепиться, ...
- Ukrainian:скалка, розлетітися, ...
- Hindi:किरच, चटककर बिखरना, ...
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