Synonyms of splintery

Adjective


1. splintery, breakable (vs. unbreakable)

usage: subject to breaking into sharp slender pieces

2. splintery, slivery

usage: resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points; "a rough splintery floor of old pine boards"

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