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shards

shahdz

Shards (noun) means plural of shard: broken sharp-edged fragments. Example: “The window shattered, scattering shards across the floor.”

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Plural of shard: broken sharp-edged fragments.
"The window shattered, scattering shards across the floor."

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In plain EnglishMore than one shard — broken pieces of something brittle.

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What does “shards” mean?

The word “shards” means plural of shard: broken sharp-edged fragments. In plain terms, more than one shard — broken pieces of something brittle.

How do you pronounce “shards”?

“Shards” is pronounced shahdz (/ʃɑɹdz/ in IPA).

How do you use “shards” in a sentence?

Here is “shards” used in a sentence: “The window shattered, scattering shards across the floor.”

What part of speech is “shards”?

“Shards” is a noun.

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