[ˈsplɪntə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece
(e.g: a splinter of ice)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Dutch splinter, splenter; related to splint

[ˈsplɪntə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- break or cause to break into small sharp fragments
(e.g: the soap box splintered)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Middle Dutch splinter, splenter; related to splint