splinter

/ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/

SPLꞮN · tə(ɹ) (2 syllables)

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Definition

A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

Etymology

From Middle English splinter, from Middle Dutch splinter, equivalent to splint + -er.