Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shard
noun
/ʃɑrd/
Definition
A piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, often sharp and jagged.
Examples
- He stepped on a shard of glass that was on the floor.
- The archaeologists discovered shards of pottery at the ancient site.
- She carefully picked up the shard to avoid cutting herself.
Meaning
A fragment or broken piece that results from something being shattered or broken.
Synonyms
- fragment
- piece
- chip
- splinter
- scrap
