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SPLINTERING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Splintering.

Splintering - as a noun

The act of chipping something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chip11chipping18

Splintering - as a verb

To come apart into long sharp fragments.

Example: "The tall tree splintered during the storm."

To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.

Example: "His third kick splintered the door."

(of a group) to break, or cause to break, into factions.

Example: "The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree."

To fasten or confine with splinters, or splints, as a broken limb.

Example Sentences

"He got a splintering in his finger from the wooden table."
"The sound of splintering wood echoed through the house as the tree crashed into it."
"The force of the impact caused a splintering of the glass window."
"The splintering of the board revealed its age and decay."
"There was a loud splintering noise as the door burst open."
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Word Game Points

Is SPLINTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, splintering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPLINTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SPLINTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, splintering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPLINTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SPLINTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, splintering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPLINTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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