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splintering

UK
/ˈsplɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

splinteringnoun
splinterings
pl
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.
Additional translations
раздробление
раскалывание
Synonyms
shattering
cracking
splitting
breaking
fragmentation
splinteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsplɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is breaking into splinters.
splinterverb

splintering

Gerund

splintered
Past Simple
splintered
Past Participle
splintering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsplɪn.tə/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/
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.
Additional translations
трескаться
рассыпаться
распадаться
Synonyms
shatter
chip
break
fracture
crack

Definitions

splinteringnoun
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
Breaking or causing to break into small, sharp fragments.
They handled the splintering wood with care.
splinterverb
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.
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