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Definition splinter in British English

splinter verb

verb
/ˈsplɪntə(r)/
1

to break into small sharp pieces, or to make something do this

Example

The old board splintered the moment I stepped on it.

Synonyms and related words
break fall apart shatter
2

if a group splinters, it separates from a larger group, usually because of a disagreement

Synonyms and related words
break away splinter split
Definition splinter in British English