Associations to the word «Splintery»

Wiktionary

SPLINTERY, adjective. Having many splinters.
SPLINTERY, adjective. Given to splintering.

Dictionary definition

SPLINTERY, adjective. Subject to breaking into sharp slender pieces.
SPLINTERY, adjective. Resembling or consisting of or embedded with long slender fragments of (especially) wood having sharp points; "a rough splintery floor of old pine boards".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley