What is a rope splinter?

A tiny sharp fiber poking from a rope.

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  1. A tiny sharp fiber poking from a rope ✔
  2. A wooden board for sitting
  3. A type of knot for joining poles

Why: Rope splinters are among the injuries to prevent and treat while working on pioneering projects.

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Splinters are a prickly problem.
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References

Answer: A tiny sharp fiber poking from a rope. Rope splinters are among the injuries to prevent and treat while working on pioneering projects.

  1. Scouting America: Pioneering www.scouting.org/merit-badges/pioneering
    including rope splinters, rope burns, cuts, scratches, insect bites and stings
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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