splintering

ˈsplɪntərɪŋ
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Translation of splintering from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

objects

small sharp piece broken off from a larger object
  • He removed a splintering from his finger carefully.Hij verwijderde voorzichtig een splinter uit zijn vinger
2.

groups

division of a group into smaller factions
  • The splintering of the party led to new groups.De splintering van de partij leidde tot nieuwe groepen.
3.

fragmentation

Rare
process of breaking into sharp fragments
Rare
versplintering
  • The splintering of the glass was sudden.Het versplinteren van het glas was plotseling.

Adjective

1.

causing breakage

causing to break into small sharp fragments
versplinterend
  • The splintering impact of the hammer shattered the glass.De versplinterende impact van de hamer verbrijzelde het glas.
2.

metaphorical

causing division or fragmentation
splijtende verdelende fragmenterende
  • The splintering group struggled to find common ground.De splijtende groep worstelde om gemeenschappelijke grond te vinden.
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  • splintering: small sharp piece broken off from a larger object
    (objects) splinter

Synonyms and analogies of splintering in English

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.
splinter
ˈsplɪntə
Noun
1.

fragment

small sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal
  • She got a splinter in her finger.Ze kreeg een splinter in haar vinger.
2.

breakaway group

group that breaks away from a larger organization
afsplitsing fsplintergroep
  • The splinter group formed their own political party.De afsplitsing vormde hun eigen politieke partij
3.

games

TECH.
double-jump bid indicating shortage in bridge
TECH.
splinterbod
  • He made a splinter bid to show his hand.Hij deed een splinterbod om zijn hand te tonen.
Verb
1.

breakage

tr./intr.
break into long sharp fragments
tr./intr.
  • The glass splintered into pieces.Het glas versplinterde in stukken.
2.

separation

intr.
withdraw from a larger group
intr.
  • A faction splintered from the main organization.Een factie splinterde zich van de hoofdorganisatie af.
3.

division

tr./intr.Rare
divide into smaller factions
tr./intr.Rare
  • The party splintered into several groups.De partij viel uiteen in verschillende groepen.

Expressions with splinter: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zich afsplitsen
loskomen
A faction splintered off from the main party.
afsplitsing
splintergroep
The splinter group formed after the vote.

Translations of "splintering" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
splinternm.

She felt a sharp pain due to splintering after the wooden plank cracked.

Toen de houten plank barstte, kreeg ze een felle pijnscheut door de splinters.

However, we know there were clean breaks only no splintering.

We weten echter dat er alleen schone breuken waren geen splinters.

verdeeldheidnf.

The splintering of the union led to multiple strikes by different factions.

De verdeeldheid binnen de vakbond leidde tot meerdere stakingen door verschillende facties.

During the meeting, splintering occurred as members formed separate alliances.

Tijdens de vergadering ontstond er verdeeldheid toen leden zich in afzonderlijke kampen gingen groeperen.

versplintering

Political splintering weakened the party's chances of winning the election.

Politieke versplintering verzwakte de kansen van de partij om de verkiezingen te winnen.

In case of splintering parties can merge, up to a certain point.

In geval van versplintering kan er weer gefuseerd worden tot op zekere hoogte.

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Other translations for splintering:

  • splinteren

splintering: Examples and translations in context

Be careful while handling the old chair; splintering can easily occur.

Wees voorzichtig met die oude stoel, er komen zo zó splinters vanaf.

Many kids got hurt because of splintering in the playground's wooden equipment.

Veel kinderen raakten gewond door de splinters in de houten speeltoestellen.

However, we know there were clean breaks only... no splintering.

We weten echter dat er alleen schone breuken waren... geen splinters.

The carpenter warned about splintering when sanding the rough wood.

De timmerman waarschuwde dat er makkelijk splinters ontstaan bij het schuren van ruw hout.

He accidentally stepped on splintering from the old bench and limped away.

Hij stapte per ongeluk op een houten splinter van het oude bankje en liep mank weg.

The splintering splinters from the shattered panel posed a cleaning challenge.

De versplinterende splinters van het gebarsten paneel maakten het lastig om alles op te ruimen.

During the storm, splintering happened when the tree branches fell.

Tijdens de storm ontstonden er overal splinters toen de boomtakken afbraken.

After the box broke, splintering wood fragments were left on the floor.

Toen de kist kapotging, bleven er overal houten splinters op de vloer liggen.

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