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Shards

Verb / ʃɑ:rdz / Another word for shards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shards refer to broken pieces, fragments, or splinters of a material such as glass, pottery, or metal.

Synonyms & similar words

fragment sherd shard fragments splinters pieces shreds remnants bits particulates slivers chips crumbs debris flinders fractures morsels scraps shivers slices splinters traces wreckage

Example sentences

  1. The shards of the broken mirror were scattered all over the floor.
  2. I cut myself on a sharp shard of glass.
  3. The archaeologist found ancient pottery shards in the excavation site.
  4. The explosion caused shards of metal to fly everywhere.
  5. The artist used glass shards to create a beautiful mosaic.

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