Associations to the word «Splintery»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SPLINTERY, adjective. Having many splinters.
SPLINTERY, adjective. Given to splintering.
Dictionary definition
SPLINTERY, adjective. Subject to breaking into sharp slender pieces.
SPLINTERY, adjective. Resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points; "a rough splintery floor of old pine boards".
Wise words
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