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flinders
1[ flin-derz ]
plural noun
- splinters; small pieces or fragments.
Flinders
2[ flin-derz ]
noun
- Matthew, 1774–1814, English navigator and explorer: surveyed coast of Australia.
- a river in NE Australia, flowing NW to the Gulf of Carpentaria. 520 miles (837 km) long.
flinders
/ ˈflɪndəz /
plural noun
- rare.small fragments or splinters (esp in the phrase fly into flinders )
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Word History and Origins
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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.
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Captain Flinders supposes the spring tides to rise not less than fifteen feet.
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Captain Flinders mentions high water taking place on shore at eight hours after the moon's passage.
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Captain Flinders was at these islands at the latter end of September, and found it abundant.
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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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