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splintery

/ˈsplɪntəri/

/ˈsplɪntɚi/

Translations

splinteryadjective

splinterier

Comp.

splinteriest

Super.

/ˈsplɪntəri/

/ˈsplɪntɚi/

échardeuxSe dit surtout d’un bois ou d’une surface couverte d’échardes, rugueuse au toucher.

The old wooden bench was splintery, making it uncomfortable to sit on without a cushion.

L’ancien banc en bois était échardeux, ce qui le rendait inconfortable sans coussin.

Additional translations

friablePour un matériau qui a tendance à se briser en petits éclats ou en fines parcelles.

Synonyms

splinteryadjective

Having or resembling splinters; likely to break into sharp, thin pieces.

The old wooden bench was splintery, making it uncomfortable to sit on without a cushion.

Full of or covered with splinters; rough or prickly to the touch.

He ran his hand across the splintery fence and pulled back with a sharp gasp.