Splinter

usgb/ˈsplɪntər/
noun

A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal broken off a larger piece.

I got a splinter in my finger while working in the garden.
Visual representation of "splinter" - A small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal broken off a larger piece

Often appears as...

  • wooden splinter
  • remove a splinter
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Physical Sensation

The word often implies a sharp pain when the splinter enters the skin.

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She winced as the splinter pricked her palm.
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Common Occurrences

Splinters are often associated with wooden objects like furniture or decking.

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Be careful of the old bench; you might get a splinter.
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Removal

People often use tweezers to carefully remove a splinter from the skin.

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She used a needle and tweezers to remove the splinter from her foot.
Visual representation of the word "Splinter"

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