Meaning of the word splinters in English

What does splinters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

splinters

US /ˈsplɪn.tərz/
UK /ˈsplɪn.təz/

Plural Noun

small, thin, sharp pieces of wood, glass, or other hard material broken off from a larger piece

Example:
Be careful not to get any splinters from that old wooden fence.
After the glass broke, there were tiny splinters everywhere.

Verb

break or cause to break into small sharp fragments

Example:
The old wooden beam began to splinter under the immense pressure.
The impact caused the window to splinter into a thousand pieces.