splinterproof

7.2

Made so it does not break into sharp pieces

adjective
/ˈsplɪntərˌpruːf/

Specialized

: a prueba de astillas

Their new riot shields are made from splinterproof polycarbonate for added safety.

Examples

The laboratory installed splinterproof glass in all its doors and windows.
Cyclists wore splinterproof goggles to protect their eyes from debris on the track.
The new splinterproof glass is perfect for safety.
Is this material truly splinterproof?
The laboratory installed splinterproof glass in all its doors and windows to ensure the safety of its workers.
Cyclists wore splinterproof goggles to protect their eyes from sharp debris on the track.
Their new riot shields are made from splinterproof polycarbonate, which is designed to prevent injury.

Synonyms

shatterproof

vssplinterproof

2 3.7

A thing that does not break into sharp pieces when hit or dropped

focuses on resisting splintering generally rather than only impact events

non-breakable

vssplinterproof

1 3.6

Not easy to break, even if dropped

focuses on avoiding sharp fragments rather than claiming total resistance

splinterless

vssplinterproof

Specialized

6.3

A material that does not break into sharp pieces

is identical in meaning but uses a different word form

Antonyms

brittle

33 3.9

Hard and likely to break

shattery

1 9.1

Breaks easily into small pieces

How Splinter-Resistant

splinterproof

Specialized

7.2

splintery

1 6.0

Surface Forms

splinterproof positive

Morphology

splinterproof = splinter + proof (transparent) = splinter + proof

The meaning is directly the combination of 'splinter' + 'proof' (resistant to splinters), following a productive pattern (e.g., waterproof, bulletproof).

Etymology

Splinterproof combines splinter and proof, where splinter means 'a small, sharp piece of wood' and proof means 'resistant', as in waterproof or bulletproof. So a splinterproof object is made to stop splinters and not break into sharp pieces.