noun
shat
shat
Shat (noun) means a pine needle — an old, now-rare regional word. Example: “The forest floor was thick with shat from the old pines.”
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A pine needle — an old, now-rare regional word.
"The forest floor was thick with shat from the old pines."
How to use shat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dated, regional word for a pine needle.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shats
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Etymology
Likely a shortened form of "shatter," an old dialect word also meaning pine needle.
Rhymes for shat
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What does “shat” mean?
The word “shat” means a pine needle — an old, now-rare regional word. In plain terms, a dated, regional word for a pine needle.
How do you pronounce “shat”?
“Shat” is pronounced shat (/ʃæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “shat” in a sentence?
Here is “shat” used in a sentence: “The forest floor was thick with shat from the old pines.”
What part of speech is “shat”?
“Shat” is a noun.
