Splinter: alternatives and connections

The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.

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To strain apart; to sever by fracture; to divide with violence; as, to break a rope or chain; to break a seal; to break an axle; to break rocks or co…

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To cut small pieces from; to diminish or reduce to shape, by cutting away a little at a time; to hew.

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To part in two; to sever thoroughly; to sunder; to disunite; to separate; to disperse.

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To part asunder (a whole); to sever into two or more parts or pieces; to sunder; to separate into parts.

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A paling; a hurdle.

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A flake; also, a lock, as of wool.

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A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part; as, a fragment of an ancient writing.

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One of the portions, equal or unequal, into which anything is divided, or regarded as divided; something less than a whole; a number, quantity, mass,…

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Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.

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To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

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of Split

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The act of seceding; separation from fellowship or association with others, as in a religious or political organization; withdrawal.

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The act of seceding; separation from fellowship or association with others, as in a religious or political organization; withdrawal.

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To cut or divide into long, thin pieces, or into very small pieces; to cut or rend lengthwise; to slit; as, to sliver wood.

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To cut or divide into long, thin pieces, or into very small pieces; to cut or rend lengthwise; to slit; as, to sliver wood.

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of Splinter

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of Splinter

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Consisting of splinters; resembling splinters; as, the splintery fracture of a mineral.

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Consisting of splinters; resembling splinters; as, the splintery fracture of a mineral.

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To withdraw from fellowship, communion, or association; to separate one's self by a solemn act; to draw off; to retire; especially, to withdraw from…

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To cut or divide into long, thin pieces, or into very small pieces; to cut or rend lengthwise; to slit; as, to sliver wood.

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