shard
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Noun — A sharp broken piece of glass, pottery, or similar brittle material.
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Etymology
From Old English sceard, "a broken piece," related to an old root meaning "to cut."
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What does “shard” mean?
The word “shard” means a sharp broken piece of glass, pottery, or similar brittle material. In plain terms, a sharp broken fragment, or (in tech) one partitioned piece of a larger system.
How do you pronounce “shard”?
“Shard” is pronounced shahd (/ʃɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “shard” in a sentence?
Here is “shard” used in a sentence: “He cut his foot on a shard of glass hidden in the sand.”
What part of speech is “shard”?
“Shard” is a noun.
Where does the word “shard” come from?
The word “shard” comes from Old English. From Old English sceard, "a broken piece," related to an old root meaning "to cut.".
How many meanings does “shard” have?
“Shard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sharp broken piece of glass, pottery, or similar brittle material.