pull out a splinter

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To extract a splinter by pulling.

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  • She carefully pulled out the splinter from his finger with tweezers.
  • He had to ask for help to pull out the tiny splinter from his heel.
  • It's painful when you pull out a splinter, but it's necessary.
  • Can you pull out this splinter for me? It's really bothering me.
  • The doctor used a sterile needle to pull out the deeply embedded splinter.
  • After falling, she found a splinter in her knee and tried to pull it out.
  • Always clean the area before you pull out a splinter to prevent infection.
  • My dad used to be very good at pulling out splinters without causing much pain.
  • If you can't pull out the splinter yourself, seek medical attention.
  • The child cried as his mother gently pulled out the splinter from his palm.