splintering

UK
/ˈsplɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
splinteringnoun
splinterings
pl
Translations
The splintering of the glass created many sharp fragments.
Осколок стекла создал много острых фрагментов.
The splintering of the wood was caused by the heavy impact.
Расщепление дерева было вызвано сильным ударом.
Definitions
The act or process of breaking or splitting into small, sharp fragments.
The splintering of the wooden plank made it difficult to handle without gloves.
splinteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsplɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is breaking into splinters.
Definitions
Breaking or causing to break into small, sharp fragments.
They handled the splintering wood with care.
splinterverb

splintering

Gerund

splintered
Past Simple
splintered
Past Participle
splintering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsplɪn.tə/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/
Translations
The wood tends to splinter when cut.
Дерево склонно раскалываться при резке.
The glass splintered into tiny pieces.
Стекло расщепилось на мелкие кусочки.
The rock splintered under the pressure.
Камень раздробился под давлением.
Definitions
To break or cause to break into small sharp fragments.
The wood splintered under the pressure of the hammer.
To separate or cause to separate into smaller groups or factions.
The political party began to splinter after the controversial decision.
splinternoun
Definitions
A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece.
She got a splinter in her finger while handling the wooden crate.
A group or faction that has broken away from a larger organization or party.
The political party was weakened by the formation of a splinter group that disagreed with its policies.
splinteradjective
Definitions
Designating a group, faction, or unit that has split off from a larger organization; breakaway (used before a noun).
Several splinter parties emerged after the revolution.