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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of flinders¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of flinders¹

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

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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