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Raresplinter
The correct spelling is splinter.
How to pronounce splinter
/ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Spl-int-er
The correct spelling is splinter. A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood. For example: "The tall tree splintered during the storm."
Usage Examples
“The tall tree splintered during the storm.”
“His third kick splintered the door.”
“The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.
- 2.A group that formed by splitting off from a larger membership.
- 3.A double-jump bid which indicates shortage in the bid suit.
verb
- 1.To come apart into long sharp fragments.
- 2.To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.
- 3.(of a group) To break, or cause to break, into factions.
- 4.To fasten or confine with splinters, or splints, as a broken limb.
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