splintering Meaning & Definition
What Does Splintering Mean?
Splintering is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of splinter. As a noun, it means The process or result of something being splintered.
Quick Facts About Splintering
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chip and chipping |
| Plural | splinterings |
Splintering Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of splinter
Splintering as a Noun
- The process or result of something being splintered.
Verb
- To come apart into long sharp fragments.
The tall tree splintered during the storm.
- To cause to break apart into long sharp fragments.
His third kick splintered the door.
- (of a group) To break, or cause to break, into factions.
The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree.
- To fasten or confine with splinters, or splints, as a broken limb.
Synonyms of Splintering
Splintering synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Splintering
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Splintering in a Sentence
The tall tree splintered during the storm.
His third kick splintered the door.
The government splintered when the coalition members could not agree.
Word Forms & Grammar
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splintering (plural splinterings)
Words That Rhyme With Splintering
Quick Answers About Splintering
Is splintering a verb or a noun?
Splintering is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for splintering?
Words with a similar meaning to splintering include chip and chipping. See the full list of splintering synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of splintering?
The plural of splintering is splinterings.