adjective
- having or producing splinters; rough and likely to break into sharp fragments
Examples
- The old wooden fence was splintery and dangerous to touch.
- She avoided the splintery boards on the deck.
- The splintery texture of the driftwood made it unsuitable for crafting.
- His hands were cut by the splintery surface of the broken crate.
- The splintery bamboo needed to be sanded before use.
- Children should stay away from that splintery playground equipment.