Synonyms for

Splinters

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

Definition

Small, sharp, thin pieces of wood or other material that have broken off from a larger piece.

Synonyms & similar words

matchwood secede sliver breakaway splinter shards chips fragments slivers sparks jags prickles prongs barbs spines needles thorns bristles darts sticks spears points skewers spikes tridents

Example sentences

  1. She had to go to the emergency room to have the splinter removed from her foot.
  2. The carpenter always wears gloves to avoid getting splinters from the wood.
  3. I used a pair of tweezers to pull out the splinter from under my nail.
  4. The old fence was covered in splinters that could easily prick your skin.
  5. The child cried when she got a splinter in her hand.

Quotes

  • "Time heals griefs and quarrels, for we change and are no longer the same persons. Neither the offender nor the offended are any more themselves." - Blaise Pascal
  • "The splinter in your eye is the best magnifying-glass available." - Theodor Adorno
  • "There is a splinter of ice in the heart of a Frenchman." - John Le Carre

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