splintery

Meanings

• adjective

  Consisting of or resembling splinters.

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Variants

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splinter , splinters , splintery

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'splinter', meaning 'sharp-edged fragment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'splintery' is most commonly used to describe the texture or condition of wood, but it can also be applied to other materials such as glass or metal.

2. The word 'splinter' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'splinterian', meaning 'to split or crack'.

3. In the game of pool, a 'splinter shot' is a shot in which the cue ball is struck so hard that it splinters or breaks apart.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fragile: Related concept: 'Splintery' is often used to describe objects or situations that are fragile or easily broken.

2. Splinter: Related term: A small, sharp-edged piece of wood or other material that has been broken off.

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Culture

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In literature, 'splintery' is often used metaphorically to describe a fractured or fragmented situation or emotion. In art, it can refer to the use of rough, uneven textures or materials.

How to Memorize "splintery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of wood that has been broken into many small, sharp-edged fragments. These fragments are 'splintery'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'splintery' with the feeling of rough, uneven textures or the sound of something breaking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'S' in 'Splintery' stands for 'sharp' and 'splintered'.

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