splinter

Meanings

• noun

  A small piece that has been broken off from a larger object.

  - "He found a splinter in his finger after falling on the floor."
  - "The carpenter removed a splinter from the wood before sanding it smooth."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsplɪntɚ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈsplɪntɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

faction , splinter group , shard , spelk , spill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with splinter
pinter , mintier , grinder

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Variants

List of all variants of splinter that leads to same result
splinter , splinters , splintery , splintered , splintering , splinter group

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Etymology

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Old English splinter, splintan 'to split'. Related to splint.

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Trivia

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1. A splinter in the eye can be a medical emergency.

2. The largest splinter ever recorded was over 3 feet long and was found in a tree trunk.

3. The term 'splinter group' refers to a small faction that breaks away from a larger organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. splint: A thin, flat piece of material used to support or immobilize a broken bone or injured limb.

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Culture

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In literature, 'splinter' can be used metaphorically to describe a painful or distressing experience or realization.

How to Memorize "splinter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large piece of wood or furniture. Imagine breaking off a small piece with your fingers.
   - Visualize the splinter as it is removed from the skin or finger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'splinter' with the sensation of pain or discomfort.
   - Associate the word 'splinter' with the idea of something being broken or shattered.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'splinter' as a 'split'-er, a small piece that is split off from a larger object.

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