Synonyms for

Splinter

Verb / ˈsplɪntɜ: / Another word for splinter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, sharp, and thin piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off from a larger piece

Synonyms & similar words

breakaway sliver secede fragment sliver chip shard crumb flake particle bit shiver piece segment part section slice division portion fraction bit crumb morsel

Synonyms by register

Formal

fragment shard chip splinter

Informal

splinter splinter splinter

Literary

splinter splinter

Antonyms

whole unbroken solid mass aggregate unity

Common collocations

  • wooden splinter
  • glass splinter
  • splinter group
  • splinter off
  • splintered wood
  • splinter in finger
  • splinter of ice

Word family

noun splinter
verb splinter
adjective splintered

Usage note

As a noun, 'splinter' often refers to a small, sharp piece of material. As a verb, it means to break into many pieces or to separate into a dissenting group (splinter group).

Example sentences

  1. Be careful not to get a splinter when you touch the broken glass.
  2. I had to use tweezers to pull the splinter out of my foot.
  3. A small splinter got stuck in my hand when I touched the wooden fence.
  4. The carpenter used a hammer to remove the splinter from the piece of wood.
  5. She felt a splinter in her mouth after biting into the wooden popsicle stick.

Quotes

  • A splinter in the finger is better than a nail in the heart.
  • A single splinter can pierce the heart.
  • In the end, all the sufferings will be like a splinter when you meet the one you love.

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