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flinders

1

[ flin-derz ]

plural noun

  1. splinters; small pieces or fragments.


Flinders

2

[ flin-derz ]

noun

  1. Matthew, 1774–1814, English navigator and explorer: surveyed coast of Australia.
  2. a river in NE Australia, flowing NW to the Gulf of Carpentaria. 520 miles (837 km) long.

flinders

/ ˈflɪndəz /

plural noun

  1. rare.
    small fragments or splinters (esp in the phrase fly into flinders )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of flinders1

1400–50; late Middle English flendris, perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Norwegian flindra splinter; perhaps akin to flint
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Word History and Origins

Origin of flinders1

C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flindra thin piece of stone
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Example Sentences

In passing round Cape Flinders, there appeared to be a considerable diminution in the remains of the Frederick's wreck.

Captain Flinders supposes the spring tides to rise not less than fifteen feet.

Captain Flinders mentions high water taking place on shore at eight hours after the moon's passage.

Captain Flinders was at these islands at the latter end of September, and found it abundant.

The longitude of the south-west end of this island is by Captain Flinders' observation in 150 degrees 13 minutes East.

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