splinter
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/ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.
- A group that formed by splitting off from a larger membership.
- A double-jump bid which indicates shortage in the bid suit.
verb
- To come apart into long sharp fragments.“The tall tree splintered during the storm.”
- To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.“His third kick splintered the door.”
- (of a group) To break, or cause to break, into factions.“The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree.”
- To fasten or confine with splinters, or splints, as a broken limb.
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