splinter — meaning in English

English meaning

• burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
• filing noun A tiny shaving or particle scraped off by a file or similar tool.
• flake noun A small, thin, flat piece that has broken off something larger.
• splinter noun A thin, sharp fragment broken off from a larger piece, often wood.

Senses

splinter is used for these senses in English:

• burr A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
• filing Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.
• flake (archaeology) A prehistoric tool chipped out of stone.
• splinter A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

burr — full definition

1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.

filing — full definition

1. noun A tiny shaving or particle scraped off by a file or similar tool.
2. noun The act of submitting or archiving an official document.

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