Sentence examples for loose splinters from inspiring English sources

On the tour, he's known for his deliberate approach; he leans in close to the wood, marking targets with red chalk, tugging at loose splinters, whispering for its coöperation.

If you're using wooden chopsticks, start by rubbing them together to rub off any loose splinters.

Zarqawi's rise reflects Al Qaeda's evolution into a looser, more splintered organization.

Also check for splinters, loose wrapping, or other defects in the handle.

Make sure no one can get poked by uneven wear where pieces may break off, come loose and cause splinters.

Sand the reclaimed wood to remove splinters, old paint or loose wood.

Though his popularity ratings have been among the highest of any Latin American leader — often above 70percentt — Mr. Uribe leads a loose coalition of movements that could splinter.

For example, loose edges to carpet, threads on carpet, splintered wood, rocks or pebbles sitting on the steps.

Eventually the door's frame should splinter and you'll be able to kick it loose.

Sometimes you may need to fix loose (stripped out) screw holes: This is relatively easy with wooden tooth picks or wood splinters glued into the holes.

He ran as a parliamentary candidate for the splinter right-wing National Party in the 1918 general election, and continued a loose involvement with right-wing politics which extended to membership in the early British Fascisti.