splinter
definition: a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
example: They got a splinter in their finger.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
sliver
definition: break up into splinters or slivers
example: The wood splintered
speech part: verb
synonyms:
sliver
definition: divide into slivers or splinters
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
sliver
definition: withdraw from an organization or communion
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
break away
secede