1splin·ter 
/ˈsplɪntɚ/ noun
plural splin·ters /ˈsplɪntɚ/ noun [count] : a thin, sharp piece of something (such as wood, glass, etc.) that has broken off a larger piece : sliver
▪ I got a splinter in my finger. ▪ There were splinters of glass everywhere.
▪ I got a splinter in my finger. ▪ There were splinters of glass everywhere.
— splin·tery /ˈsplɪntɚri/ adjective [more splintery; most splintery]
▪ planks of splintery wood
/ˈsplɪntɚri/ adjective [more splintery; most splintery] ▪ planks of splintery wood
