Splinter and Scrap

Splinter

Splinter noun - A small flat piece separated from a whole.
Usage example: she got a splinter from the unfinished wall
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Synonyms for Splinter

Scrap is a synonym for splinter in bit topic. In some cases you can use "Scrap" instead the word "Splinter" as a noun or a verb.

Scrap

Scrap noun - An unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value.
Usage example: only a scrap of silk was left on the sewing table after they had finished the project

Splinter is a synonym for scrap. Sometimes you can use "Splinter" instead the word "Scrap" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: scrape, scrappy, scraped, scrapped, scraping

How words are described

single single splinter single scrap
wooden wooden splinter wooden scrap
tiny tiny splinter tiny scrap
thin thin splinter thin scrap
Other adjectives: flaming.

Common collocations

people splinter people scrap people
ships splinter ships scrap ships
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