adj
Meaning 1
Having many splinters.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
splintery
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adj
Meaning 2
Given to splintering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
Meaning 3
resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a rough splintery floor of old pine boards
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: slivery
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
subject to breaking into sharp slender pieces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology
From splinter + -y.