Splinter Definition & Meaning
splinter
- noun
- a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal; "he got a splinter in his finger"; "it broke into slivers"
- verb
- withdraw from an organization or communion; "After the break up of the Soviet Union, many republics broke away"
- divide into slivers or splinters
- break up into splinters or slivers; "The wood splintered"
"Splinter" in song lyrics
See how splinter is used in real songs:
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"For this I stick like a splinter"
3rd Bass f/ Chubb Rock — Kick Em in the Grill -
"Brightly, with industry autopsies that slightly splinter"
Analog Brothers — 2005 -
"I'm cold like the winter, get up in your flesh like a splinter"
C-Bo f/ Lunasicc, 151 — All I Ever Wanted
Words that rhyme with splinter
Usage tips for "splinter"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "splinter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for splinter to find words that pair well.