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splintering
UK
/ˈsplɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
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splintering
noun
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осколок
The splintering of the glass created many sharp fragments.
Осколок стекла создал много острых фрагментов.
расщепление
The splintering of the wood was caused by the heavy impact.
Расщепление дерева было вызвано сильным ударом.
Additional translations
раздробление
раскалывание
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.
Synonyms
shattering
cracking
splitting
breaking
fragmentation
splintering
gerund / 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.
splinter
verb
splintering
Gerund
splintered
Past Simple
splintered
Past Participle
splintering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsplɪn.tə/
US
/ˈsplɪn.tɚ/
Translations
раскалываться
The wood tends to splinter when cut.
Дерево склонно раскалываться при резке.
расщепляться
The glass splintered into tiny pieces.
Стекло расщепилось на мелкие кусочки.
раздробляться
The rock splintered under the pressure.
Камень раздробился под давлением.
Additional translations
трескаться
рассыпаться
распадаться
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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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shatter
chip
break
fracture
crack
splinter
noun
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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.
splinter
adjective
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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.
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