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splintery

UK
/ˈsplɪntəri/
US
/ˈsplɪntɚi/

Translations

splinteryadjective
splinterier
Comp.
splinteriest
Super.
UK
/ˈsplɪntəri/
US
/ˈsplɪntɚi/
The old wooden bench was splintery and uncomfortable to sit on.
Старая деревянная скамейка была щепистой и неудобной для сидения.
Synonyms
jagged
sharp
prickly
rough
brittle

Definitions

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.
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