Definition of Splinter
Splinter
splin·ter
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A small, thin, sharp piece that breaks off from something.
e.g. The wooden chair leg had a splinter that needed to be removed.
(verb)
to split into fragments, parts, or factions;
e.g. There was in-fighting among the group, and most of the members feared it would splinter, and be destroyed.
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