splintering

ˈsplɪntərɪŋ
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Translation of splintering into German,

Noun

1.

objects

small sharp piece broken off from a larger object
  • He removed a splintering from his finger carefully..Er entfernte vorsichtig einen Splitter aus seinem Finger
2.

groups

division of a group into smaller factions
  • The splintering of the party led to new groups.Die Zersplitterung der Partei führte zu neuen Gruppen.
3.

fragmentation

Rare
process of breaking into sharp fragments
Rare
Zersplittern n
  • The splintering of the glass was sudden.Das Zersplittern des Glases war plötzlich.

Adjective

1.

causing breakage

causing to break into small sharp fragments
zersplitternd zerbrechend
  • The splintering impact of the hammer shattered the glass.Der zersplitternde Aufprall des Hammers zerschmetterte das Glas.
2.

metaphorical

causing division or fragmentation
  • The splintering group struggled to find common ground.Die zersplitterte Gruppe hatte Mühe, einen gemeinsamen Nenner zu finden.
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  • splintering: small sharp piece broken off from a larger object
    (objects) Splitter

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.Sie bekam einen Splitter in den Finger.
2.

breakaway group

group that breaks away from a larger organization
  • The splinter group formed their own political party..Die Splittergruppe gründete ihre eigene politische Partei
3.

games

TECH.
double-jump bid indicating shortage in bridge
TECH.
Splintergebot Splinter-Gebot Splinter Doppelsprunggebot
  • He made a splinter bid to show his hand.Er machte ein Splintergebot, um seine Hand zu zeigen.
Verb
1.

breakage

tr./intr.
break into long sharp fragments
tr./intr.
  • The glass splintered into pieces.Das Glas zersplitterte in Stücke.
2.

separation

intr.
withdraw from a larger group
intr.
  • A faction splintered from the main organization.Eine Fraktion spaltete sich von der Hauptorganisation ab.
3.

division

tr./intr.Rare
divide into smaller factions
tr./intr.Rare
  • The party splintered into several groups.Die Partei spaltete sich in mehrere Gruppen auf.

Expressions with splinter: examples in English and translations in German

sich abspalten
sich trennen
A faction splintered off from the main party.
Splittergruppe
The splinter group formed after the vote.

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

Noun
derSplitternm.

It's important to plane with the grain to prevent splintering.

Es ist wichtig, mit der Maserung zu hobeln, um Splitter zu vermeiden.

dieZersplitterungnf.

Uncontrolled growths and splintering of the forces must be avoided.

Wildwuchs und Zersplitterung der Kräfte müssen vermieden werden.

dasZersplitternnn.

The consequent splintering of representation amounted to the suicide of democracy.

Das daraus resultierende Zersplittern der Repräsentation war der Selbstmord der Demokratie.

Absplitterungn.

It was important to us that the sharp edges are rounded, in order to avoid splintering.

Es war uns wichtig, dass die scharfen Kanten abgerundet sind, um somit eine Absplitterung zu vermeiden.

dieAufspaltungnf.

Rather than the traditional corporate model of endless acquisition and expansion, stigmergy encourages splintering into different nodes.

Im Vergleich zum traditionellen Unternehmensmodell der endlosen Akquisition und Expansion fördert Stigmergie die Aufspaltung in verschiedene Knoten.

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  • Spaltungnf.

splintering: Examples and translations in context

A tough foil between the window panes prevents splintering of the glass.

Eine zähe Folie zwischen den Scheiben verhindert das Splittern der Scheibe.

A tamper-evident sleeve with special labeling protects the cartridge against splintering.

Eine Sicherheitsfolie mit spezieller Kennzeichnung schützt die Patrone vor dem Splittern.

Every mortice needs to be chiseled with care to avoid splintering.

Jedes Zapfenloch muss sorgfältig gemeißelt werden, um Splitter zu vermeiden.

She carefully positioned the firmer chisel against the timber to avoid splintering.

Sie positionierte das Stemmeisen sorgfältig gegen das Holz, um Splitter zu vermeiden.

A careful hack is needed to avoid splintering.

Ein vorsichtiger Hieb ist nötig, um Splitter zu vermeiden.

The annealed wood resisted splintering when subjected to heavy loads.

Das behandelte Holz widerstand dem Splittern unter schwerer Belastung.

Provides a uniform cut of tips without splintering them.

Ermöglicht ein gleichmässiges kürzen von Tips ohne das diese splittern.

High impact resistance prevents splintering during riveting.

Die hohe Schlagzähigkeit des Materials verhindert das Splittern beim Vernieten.

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