flinders | ||
1. | [ noun ] (geography) British explorer who mapped the Australian coast (1774-1814) | |
Synonyms: | sir_matthew_flinders matthew_flinders | |
Related terms: | explorer | |
2. | [ noun ] a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal | |
Synonyms: | splinter sliver | |
Examples: | "he got a splinter in his finger" "it flew into flinders" |
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Related terms: | bit sliver sliver | |
Similar spelling: |
Flindersia Flanders Flander flounder flindosy flindosa |